Story Elements Flashcards: SAT Reading Foundation Practice

For foundation-level students, review 10-15 cards per day (about 5-7 minutes). Consistent daily practice is more effective than long, infrequent sessions. Use the calculator to track your pace and set realistic daily targets.

Definition cards teach you what each story element means. Example cards show you how to identify elements in actual text (like SAT passages). Trap cards highlight common mistakes students make, helping you avoid them on test day.

No need to memorize word-for-word. Focus on understanding the concept well enough to recognize it in passages. The SAT tests application, not rote memorization. Practice with Example cards to build this skill.

You've mastered a card when you can instantly and confidently answer it without hesitation. If you pause, guess, or need to think hard, keep practicing that card. Mark it as mastered only when recall is automatic.

Move to full-length practice questions and passages. These flashcards build your foundation, but you need to apply these concepts to longer SAT-style texts. Use the quiz tool and practice passages to continue building skills.

Resetting tests long-term retention. If you can still answer mastered cards correctly after a week, the knowledge has moved to long-term memory. This spaced repetition technique strengthens recall for test day.

Yes! The flashcards are fully responsive and work on all devices. Practice during commutes, breaks, or whenever you have a few spare minutes. Mobile study is ideal for flashcard review.

That's valuable feedback! Those cards show your weak areas. Create additional notes or examples for those concepts. Consider working with a tutor to clarify confusing elements. Don't move forward until you understand why you're making mistakes.