What do you do when you get random SAT essay prompts?

<p>I got an essay question on creative art in October. I couldn't think of any examples that fit the prompt, and I had no idea how to begin. I ended up making up an example that made no sense. How do you come up with good examples? What are some good literary works that can be used for most essays? I memorized stuff about WWII and other historical events but this topic completely threw me off and I got a 5/12.</p>