Tutoring for the SAT Subject Test in Literature

The SAT Subject Test in Literature (formerly the SAT II: Literature) is designed to assess advanced reading comprehension and literary analysis skills. Fundamentally, the best preparation for this test is to read a wide variety of challenging literature over a long period of time. However, there are a variety of ways that we work with students to help them improve their scores.

The SAT Subject Test in Literature is about 50% prose and 50% poetry (there may also be a small amount of drama). Many students are rarely exposed to poetry, and for that reason can often have difficulty understanding and analyzing sophisticated poems. When appropriate, we provide intensive instruction in poetry.

Other students struggle with the literary analysis aspect of the SAT Subject Test in Literature. Our tutors work with students to help them develop the specific vocabulary and skills to answer questions relating to diction, syntax, tone, imagery, characterization and theme.

Without doubt, having strong reading comprehension and literary analysis skills is the most important step towards achieving a high score on the SAT Subject Test in Literature. However, test taking skills are often important. Our English tutors work with our students to hone these skills and also make sure that students get plenty of practice taking sample SAT Subject Literature tests.

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