SAT Reading Passage Types: Fiction vs Non-Fiction Strategies
The SAT Reading section includes both literary and informational passages, each requiring different approaches.
Literary Passages
Fiction passages test your ability to understand character, tone, and narrative technique. Pay attention to how characters feel and why they act as they do.
Informational Passages
Science and social studies passages focus on main ideas, data interpretation, and argument structure. Read for the author’s central claim and how they support it.
Universal Strategy
For all passage types: read actively, note the main idea of each paragraph, and always return to the text to verify your answer choice.
