<p>I agree. At least scan the passage before attempting the first few (easy) questions. Then read thoroughly, and go through the rest of the questions. Don't overthink anything. I got an 800.</p>
<p>One thing to practice (essential for this test) is to master Shakespearean sonnets. Master the art of breaking them down. Ask your English teacher for help. There will be a sonnet on the test, most probably, and Definitely at least one more poem. If you learn how to explicate sonnets, all poems will be cake. And then you'll feel confident tackling prose.</p>
<p>Do the practice questions on collegeboard to get a good idea of the test.
<a href="http://collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/lc_two/lit/prac/pracStart.html?lit%5B/url%5D">http://collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/lc_two/lit/prac/pracStart.html?lit</a></p>