Are you a high school upperclassman taking the SAT Literature Test? Perhaps you could use some extra help preparing for it with a Varsity Tutors SAT Subject Test in Literature prep class. SAT Subject Tests focus on specific subjects, and there are 20 of them in all. By taking the SAT Subject Test in Literature, you show colleges that you possess great knowledge in reading and comprehending literary texts. Contact us to find out how an SAT Subject Test in Literature prep course can assist you.
Many juniors and seniors take SAT Subject Tests for several reasons. Some post-secondary institutions use subject tests as a requirement in the admissions process. Some pupils take them to show prospective colleges their knowledge and interest in the subject or to gain college credit. Regardless of your reasons to take the SAT Subject Test in Literature, you should have some of the following skills listed below:
SAT Subject Test in Literature Recommended Skills
- Understanding of basic literary terms including irony, stanza, image, tone, alliteration, and speaker.
- Understanding of literary concepts:
- Overall meaning, including theme and effect
- Form, including organization, structure, and genre
- Word choice, metaphor, imagery, and other use of language
- Understanding the connotation and meaning of words based on context
- Attitude, tone, and other aspects of narrative voice
- Characterization in dramatic and narrative written passages
If you need extra assistance with understanding or improving any of the skills above, an SAT Subject Test in Literature course tutor can lend a hand. Our SAT Subject Test in Literature classes grants you one-on-one attention with an expert instructor, making it simpler to focus on your academic needs. Do you learn better with your writing or listening? In SAT Subject Test in Literature prep classes, a tutor can provide visual aids and audio learning tools to help you try to understand concepts like literary vocabulary or different genres. Maybe you want to learn how to manage your study time better. An SAT Subject Test in Literature class instructor can assist you with that by offering tips on creating a schedule or eliminating things that may distract you. The great thing about our SAT Subject Test in Literature prep courses is that students can learn skills that they can apply to their future coursework.
The SAT Subject Test in Literature comes in three sets of classifications, each making up a certain percentage of the test. Here they are in detail:
| SAT Subject Test in Literature Question Sources | Percentage of Exam |
| American literature | 40-50 |
| English literature | 40-50 |
| Other literature written in English | 0-10 |
A tutor in an SAT Subject Test in Literature course can work with you to prepare for the test so that you would be ready to face it head-on. You can request a practice exam to get hands-on experience with the test while timing yourself. You can also make study sessions more fun by using flashcards that cover literature topics. You can even talk to a tutor about helping to teach different test-taking strategies and relaxation techniques.
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Julie: SAT Subject Test in Literature course instructor
...passion for education. I love working with students of all ages to find their learning style and to meet their personal goals. I also love to laugh and have fun while getting work done! I graduated from Fordham University in New York City with a major in sociology and a double minor in visual arts and philosophy. During my undergraduate career I worked with students as young as preschool and as old as high school...
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Karishma: SAT Subject Test in Literature course instructor
...and in helping them develop study methods and styles that work best for them and that will serve them throughout school. I previously tutored with Boys Hope Girls Hope in Evanston, IL. I tutored middle and high school students in Spanish and English, and I was able to help them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language practice. I...
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Tessa: SAT Subject Test in Literature course instructor
...prospective double major in Mathematics and History. I strive to bring students toward their lightbulb moments not by repeating facts until they're drilled in, but by helping my students understand precisely why the laws of science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake....
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Erica: SAT Subject Test in Literature course instructor
...two Bachelor's degrees in English and Ancient Latin Language and Literature. I am a licensed teacher with a diversity of experience working with young people. For the past 10 years, I have tutored students of all ages and in a variety of subjects, with a strong focus on K-12 mathematics. I am pursuing a Master's degree in Elementary Education and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. I am extremely passionate about teaching...
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Hallie: SAT Subject Test in Literature course instructor
...Science. There, I studied theater and took classes in literature, history, religion, neuroscience, and more. I assistant taught in college and often helped my friends with essay writing and studying. Since graduating, I’ve tutored my younger sister for many of her high school classes. I now tutor a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and...
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Anthony: SAT Subject Test in Literature course instructor
...including one year teaching ESL at a Kindergarten in Chiang Mai, Thailand, three years teaching ESL at a cram school for students in elementary, middle, and high school in Taipei, Taiwan, and two years teaching creative writing to undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame. As someone who has studied Mandarin Chinese for three years, I understand the difficulty of acquiring a new language and the importance of immersion in the language as opposed to...
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James: SAT Subject Test in Literature course instructor
...Seattle in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I believe that education is one of the most fundamental aspects of a society's wellbeing, and that it is the duty of those of us who have been graced with the advantages of a good education to give back in some way; one of my motivations for tutoring is to do my part in that way. In my free time, I love playing piano, running, riding my bike, and...
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Lindsey: SAT Subject Test in Literature course instructor
...an adjunct instructor at multiple local universities. I taught for five years in the New York City DoE. I majored in English at Pace University and then received a M.A. in English at New York University. After discovering that my true passion was teaching and not research, I went back to school and got my Master of Arts in Teaching. Since 2009, I have taught 8th, 9th, 10th, and 12th grades. I have also taught...
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Keith: SAT Subject Test in Literature course instructor
...tutor students. It was my first exposure to education (from the educators side) back when I was in college, working with students at a local high school. First with them, and also my friends, I noticed that I really enjoyed helping people understand something they were struggling with. Thats why I hope to tutor as many students as I can handle. The thing I enjoy most about teaching is the opportunity to help students learn....
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Zachary: SAT Subject Test in Literature course instructor
...of volunteer and paid tutoring experience in a wide variety of subjects. As a current college junior at the University of Pennsylvania, I am familiar with the competitiveness of seeking admission to top-tier universities and can use my personal experience in my tutoring. Most relevant, I have been recognized by the University of Pennsylvania for my writing ability and am employed at our Critical Writing Center. Here, I advise both undergraduate and graduate students on...
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Michael : SAT Subject Test in Literature course instructor
...Bachelor of Arts in Economics modified with Public Policy and a Government Minor. I'm originally from the Bronx, NY, but I've spent most of my life in Rockland County. I now live in Hoboken, New Jersey. I tutor a variety of different subjects, but I love to work with students on Economics and Math. At Dartmouth I was both a tutor and a study group leader for classes in Micro- and Macroeconomics. I also helped...
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Meghan: SAT Subject Test in Literature course instructor
...a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Minor in Music. I hold a Masters of Arts in English from the University of Connecticut, where I am currently working on my PhD in American Literature. I tutor a mix of test preparation, English, Literature, and Writing. In helping students with reading and writing skills, I enjoy using multiple different approaches to develop a well-rounded understanding of the techniques, while making the sessions fun. I'm a...
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Serena: SAT Subject Test in Literature course instructor
...discovered my interest in tutoring when I was a teenager. I was interested in volunteering in my community and took part of a program to tutor kids within elementary schools. I'm comfortable with a wide range of subjects but I'm most passionate about History, English and Literature. These are topics I love discussing in general and I'm always happy to have a chance to help someone else find enjoyment in the subject. Trying to encourage...
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...currently a M. Eng. mechanical engineering graduate student at the University of California Berkeley. I completed my undergraduate degree the University of Illinois at Chicago, majoring in bioengineering. I have been tutoring other students since high school and also have experience teaching engineering in a classroom setting. I especially enjoy teaching subjects that have a stigma for being difficult or unattainable and strive to change that perception. My strengths are math, science and standardized test...
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Oliver : SAT Subject Test in Literature course instructor
...BS in Journalism and International Studies. My journalistic work has appeared in the Boston Globe and other respected publications, though at the moment I'm focusing on teaching the intricacies of the written word, among other subjects. I discovered the joys of teaching as a volunteer tutor to local high school students, helping my tutees fine-tune essays, read critically, and digest core historical and political concepts. After identifying gaps in learning, I guide my students in...
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Jonathan: SAT Subject Test in Literature course instructor
Hi! I just graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, where I majored in English and minored in music and physics. I was also a Resident Adviser for two years, and performed violin in many groups on and off campus in my free time.
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Melissa: SAT Subject Test in Literature course instructor
...degree in English and Government and from Fordham University School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree. I have ten years of experience as a volunteer and private tutor to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. I have tutored a variety of subjects ranging from math and science to standardized testing, but I especially enjoy tutoring in the areas of English, literature, and writing. I believe in creating a specialized tutoring plan to address the...
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Harriet: SAT Subject Test in Literature course instructor
...Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Mathematics. Following my passion of teaching and working with students, I also studied to become licensed to teach math and physics. I have spent time working with students in St. Paul who are struggling to meet grade level standards, students who need an extra boost for an AP test, and I spent an entire semester at a school in India working with students in math, physics, and SAT prep....
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Patrick: SAT Subject Test in Literature course instructor
...received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies and a minor in Writing, Literature, and Publishing. While in college in Boston, I was struck by a quote on the side of the Boston Public Library: "The Commonwealth requires the education of the people as the safeguard of order and liberty." This statement gives me great inspiration as I work with my students. As a tutor, I have worked with students from ages 5 to 25....
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