Typical Questions
- "Based on the texts, how would the author of Text 2 most likely respond to the underlined portion of Text 1?"
- "Which choice best describes a difference in how the author of Text 1 and the author of Text 2 view ...?"
How to Approach
- Spot parallel themes or values
- Obvious thematic link
- One text indirectly supports or reflects the other
Typical Trap and Quick Fix
- Matching surface topic, not deeper idea
- Ask: "What shared value or idea are they getting at?"
Signal Clues
- similarly, in spirit; common tone or shared values (freedom, resilience)