June 2007, Passage 2, Question 10
Summary
The content provides a detailed explanation on how to approach and solve a comparative detail question on the GRE, specifically focusing on identifying common elements mentioned in two passages.
- Detail questions require identifying direct quotes or rephrasings from the passages.
- The correct answer for the example question is related to human emotion, as both passages mention it in relation to music.
- Passage A discusses music's use of intonation and rhythm to communicate emotions, similar to human language.
- Passage B links the evolutionary origins of human music to the emotional bonds between mother and child.
- Incorrect answer choices are eliminated based on their mention in only one of the passages.
Chapters
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Understanding Detail Questions
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Identifying the Correct Answer
01:33
Analyzing Incorrect Answers
