SAT Reading & Writing: Match an author's claim to the evidence they use
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The concept, explained
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The best title names what the whole passage is about and hints at the author's stance — not just a topic.
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Reject titles that cover only one paragraph or subtopic; the right title spans the entire passage.
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A good title mirrors tone: a neutral, informative passage should not be paired with a dramatic or opinionated title.
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Look for the central tension or thesis — titles that capture contrast, cause, or argument often beat generic topic labels.
- ✗ Choosing a title that features a memorable detail instead of the main idea.
- ✗ Picking a neutral topic label when the passage clearly takes a position, or vice versa.
SAT-style practice
A passage describes how once-dismissed female astronomers in the 1800s quietly classified thousands of stars and transformed the field. Which best titles this passage?
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