SAT Word Crimes II

Alan Wei

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SAT Word Crimes II: Rhyme and Retribution: 45 Poems That Commit Vocabulary Mischief

Tired of vocabulary flashcards that make words feel recalcitrant and ephemeral?

SAT Word Crimes II is the revolutionary study guide that turns tedious rote memorization into vivid, unforgettable narrative poetry. This book is not about definitions; it's about context and story, where high-level SAT words are the true perpetrators of the Vocabulary Mischief.

Author Alan Wei presents 45 story-driven poems—tales of Rhyme and Retribution—that seamlessly embed 300+ essential words in thematic arcs:

I. The Quiet Quandary: Poems exploring internal conflict and ambivalence.

II. The Adversarial World: Narratives focused on external forces and social critique.

III. Reckoning and Resilience: Verses about turning toward inner strength and resolving conflict.

You'll encounter terms like sanctimonious, scurrilous, serendipity, stymie, and repudiate brought to life through dramatic, engaging scenarios. By experiencing these words in a literary setting, you will be able to master their nuances and use them with precision and confidence on test day.

Stop groaning at dry lists and start reading poetry that ensures the words stick, not sting. Arm yourself with the strongest vocabulary on the SAT and commit some Word Crimes of your own.