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Give an example of a strong word and a weak word from the context of describing a cat.
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Strong word: 'Bad cat' - Negative connotation; Weak word: 'House cat' - No significant connotation.
In the context of answer choice analysis, what makes 'Choice C: Empirical evidence' a correct strong word selection?
Because it demonstrates existence as described by the passage, making it clear and supported.
Why might 'Choice A: Discusses public transit' not be the correct answer even if it contains strong words?
Because the detail about public transit is strong but not discussed in the passage.
In the context of a passage discussing public programs, why would 'financial burden' be classified as a strong word?
Because it conveys significant connotation related to economic impact and is central to the argument's understanding.
What does repeated use of certain strong words in a passage often indicate?
Repeated use of strong words often indicates the passage's main ideas.
Which strong word would properly summarize the main idea if a passage concluded the theory about a subatomic particle was demonstrated?
'Empirical evidence' is a strong word summarizing the main idea.
Summarize the main idea of a passage discussing the Global Neighborhood Ambassador Program with an emphasis on its financial and inclusive shortcomings.
The program has financial and inclusive shortcomings.
Why are strong words important in the SAT reading comprehension?
They convey more connotation and meaning, significantly affecting comprehension and scores.
What is the primary focus of Episode 6 in the digital SAT strategy series?
The importance of strong words in reading strategy.
What is highlighted as the subject of the next episode in the digital SAT strategy series?
The next episode will focus on trap answer choices involving strong words.
Identify a strong word and a weak word from a passage discussing a new theory about a subatomic particle.
Strong word: 'validated'; Weak word: 'descriptive part of the experiment'.
What is a characteristic of a 'strong word' in a reading passage?
A strong word can push understanding/opinion significantly, often having deep connotation and moving the narrative or idea forward.
How should you approach the analysis of answer choices using strong and weak words?
Filter between strong and weak words by focusing on words that push understanding/opinion significantly and words that just provide context.
What tactic is essential for mastering the differentiation between strong and weak words?
Practice is essential for mastering the differentiation.
Explain why 'Choice B: Claims a new method' would be an incorrect selection based on strong and weak word analysis.
The word 'new' is not supported by the passage, thus it introduces an unsupported idea.
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