SAT Subject Test in Spanish

The SAT Subject Test in Spanish assesses students' proficiency in the Spanish language through reading and writing.

Reading Comprehension in SpanishSpanish Grammar FundamentalsSpanish Vocabulary Building
Reading Literary and Informational TextsAdvanced Spanish Grammar: Subjunctive MoodIdiomatic Expressions and Cultural References
Travel and CommunicationAcademic and Professional OpportunitiesDigital and Social Media in Spanish
Time Management for the SAT Spanish TestAnswering Multiple Choice Questions EffectivelyBuilding Confidence and Reducing Test Anxiety
Reading Comprehensio...Spanish Grammar Fund...Spanish Vocabulary B...Reading Literary and...Advanced Spanish Gra...Idiomatic Expression...Travel and Communica...Academic and Profess...Digital and Social M...Time Management for ...Answering Multiple C...Building Confidence ...
Advanced Topics

Reading Literary and Informational Texts

Types of Passages on the Test

You'll encounter both literary texts (stories, poems, dialogues) and informational texts (articles, essays, letters) on the SAT Subject Test in Spanish.

Literary Texts

  • Focus on theme, tone, and character development.
  • Look for figurative language like similes and metaphors.

Informational Texts

  • Extract facts, main points, and supporting arguments.
  • Pay attention to the author's purpose and perspective.

Analytical Skills

  • Identify causes and effects.
  • Compare and contrast ideas or characters.

Real-World Application

These skills help you read and understand Spanish novels, news, and even instructions in everyday life!

Examples

  • Reading a poem and identifying its central theme.

  • Reviewing an editorial and determining the author's main argument.

In a Nutshell

Analyze and interpret both creative and factual Spanish texts for deeper understanding.

Key Terms

Tema
La idea principal o mensaje de un texto literario.
Perspectiva
La opinión o punto de vista del autor sobre un tema.
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