<p>What I do is compile a list of books I’ve read, and writing down the possible “general” themes they could apply to for SAT prompts. </p>
<p>I use Sparknotes to brush up on any books that I may have forgotten about, and make sure to write down the key characters to talk about.</p>
<p>The format is pretty important. You want to make sure to have a clear and concise thesis that does address the question. Try to avoid those “hooks” of “have you ever” and get straight to the point. I find it best in the format to have 3 examples, with the first example being your strongest. Then a brief conclusion restating the key elements of each example and restating the thesis again. Don’t introduce any new material in the last paragraph.</p>