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June 2007, Passage 1, Question 5


Carl Pyrdum
Lesson by Carl Pyrdum
Magoosh Expert

Summary
The content provides a detailed explanation on how to approach a specific type of LSAT question that asks about the author's conjectures within a passage, illustrating the process of elimination through understanding the passage's explicit statements.
  • The question focuses on identifying what the author explicitly conjectures about the rift between fiction and poetry in the US.
  • The correct answer is found by pinpointing the passage's mention of a general distrust of generalists in the US, leading to the separation of fiction and poetry.
  • Incorrect answer choices are eliminated through logical reasoning, showing that they either go beyond the passage's information, introduce unrelated topics, or misinterpret the passage's statements.
  • The explanation emphasizes the importance of closely adhering to the passage's content rather than bringing in external knowledge or assumptions.
Chapters
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Understanding the Question
00:19
Identifying the Correct Answer
00:42
Eliminating Incorrect Answers