PrepTest 73, Passage 3, Question 18
Summary
The essence of the content revolves around dissecting a GRE question that asks for the main function of the first paragraph in a given passage, focusing on how to accurately identify the paragraph's purpose.
- The first paragraph introduces critics and Marcuse's views on advertisements, setting the stage for an argument the author will later challenge.
- The correct answer choice must accurately reflect the content and purpose of the first paragraph, excluding irrelevant details or contexts not mentioned.
- Answer choices that misalign with the paragraph's content, such as discussing the political and economic context or the mechanisms of false needs, are incorrect.
- The correct answer is one that directly describes the views presented in the first paragraph, specifically the criticisms of advertising as outlined by Marcuse and some critics.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding the Question
00:21
Analyzing the Answer Choices
01:23
Identifying the Correct Answer
