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Old 10-03-2008, 01:38 PM   #1
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October SAT Writing Essay Thread
Hey guys, i thought i'd make this thread to gather up some good examples for tommorow's SAT Essay. Let's think of Broad examples that can possibly be used in any situation. Heres a few:

- World War II
- Nazi Germany
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Old 10-03-2008, 02:49 PM   #2
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good idea!

but it's October 2008?
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Old 10-03-2008, 03:17 PM   #3
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is history event better to use than literary?
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Old 10-03-2008, 04:25 PM   #4
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1 history/person, 1 literary, and 1 personal example is ideal, right?
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Old 10-03-2008, 07:35 PM   #5
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There is no "ideal." It really doesnt matter. I used 2 examples from history and got a 12.
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Old 10-03-2008, 08:15 PM   #6
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i usually can barely finish my second example! how do u guys do 3??? i read some sample essays (i think on CB) with only one example and got 12's...but they'r personal and show personal growth and expansion of knowledge...i guess that gave 'em the edge
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Old 10-03-2008, 08:23 PM   #7
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The Great Gatsby can be used a lot.
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Old 10-03-2008, 08:27 PM   #8
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The great depression can be a good example, as can be WWII

as for books, mine is usually the grapes of wrath.
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Old 10-03-2008, 09:19 PM   #9
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1984 can be used sometimes. I find the civil rights movement can be used a lot too.
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Almost anything can be used...I think? Veracity (truthfulness.. know it!) isn't necessary I thought?
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Old 10-03-2008, 09:24 PM   #11
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how about making up a book lol
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Old 10-03-2008, 09:29 PM   #12
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Patrick Bateman from bb.com?
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can someone give me the jest of how the great depression, WWI-WWII, vietnam war can be used? lol i'm rusty
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Old 10-03-2008, 09:34 PM   #14
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patrick bateman is from americn psycho...
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ahh. thank you for that.
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