June 2007, Passage 1, Question 3
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PrepTest 123 (June 2007), RC2, Passage 1
Summary
The content provides an in-depth analysis of how to approach a detail question on the LSAT, 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 separation of poetry and fiction in the US, highlighting a preference against mixing elements of the two.
- Correct answers to detail questions are directly supported by the passage, while incorrect ones either distort the passage's information or introduce unsupported claims.
- Answer choice A, which states that poetry should not involve characters or narratives, aligns with the passage's depiction of the conventional wisdom separating poetry and fiction.
- Other answer choices are dismissed as they misrepresent or exaggerate the passage's content, demonstrating the importance of closely adhering to the passage's exact statements.
Chapters
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Understanding Detail Questions
00:35
Identifying Correct Answers
01:06
Analyzing Incorrect Options