June 2007, Passage 1, Question 3
Summary
The content provides an in-depth analysis of how to approach a detail question on the GRE, specifically focusing on identifying the correct answer by understanding the passage's conveyed views on poetry and fiction in the US.
- Detail questions require locating information explicitly stated in the passage.
- The passage discusses the conventional wisdom in the US that poetry and fiction should remain distinct, with poetry being elliptical and lyrical, and fiction focusing on characters and narratives.
- The correct answer (A) reflects the passage's view that poetry should not involve characters or narratives, which are typically reserved for fiction.
- Other answer choices are incorrect because they either distort the passage's information or introduce unsupported claims.
- Understanding the passage's explicit statements and avoiding overinterpretation or distortion of facts are key to answering detail questions accurately.
Chapters
00:02
Understanding Detail Questions
00:35
Identifying Correct Answers
01:06
Analyzing Incorrect Answers
