june 2007, passage 1, question 3
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
