June 2007, Passage 1, Question 5
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PrepTest 123 (June 2007), RC2, Passage 1
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
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Identifying the Correct Answer
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Eliminating Incorrect Answers