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CB公布的SAT写作样题
In the Essay ,students are asked to write a cogent and clear response based on the comprehension and analysis of a source text , supporting their claims and points about the text with evidence drawn from the pasage. While the source text will be different for each form of the sat, the prompt will be largely consistent in format and wording across administrations, as shown below.
As you read the passage below,consider how [the author] uses
`evidence,such as facts or examples,to support claims.
`reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence
`stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion,to add power to the ideas expressed
[Source Text Will Appear Here]
Write an essay in which you explain how[the author]builds an argument to persuade[his/her]audience that[author's claim].In your essay,analyze how [the author]uses one or more of the features listed above(or features of your own choice) to strengthen the logic and persuasiveness of [his/her]argument.Be sure that your analysis focuses on the most relevant aspects of the passage.
Your essay should not explain whether you agree with[the author's]claims,but rather explain how the author builds an argument to persuade[his/her]audience.