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preptest 141 (preptest 73), rc1, passage 3
summary
the content focuses on strategies for tackling main point questions on the lsat, specifically through the analysis of a passage critique of marcuse's views on advertising.
- main point questions are a staple of every passage on the lsat, aiming to encapsulate the argument's essence.
- identifying the main point is crucial before attempting the questions, with a prediction that marcuse's critique is incorrect.
- the correct answer should broadly cover the passage's content, possibly without naming marcuse but explaining the critique's flaws.
- answer choice analysis reveals common pitfalls, such as partially correct answers and the importance of avoiding extremes or misinterpretations.
- the ideal answer (c) acknowledges marcuse's error and correctly interprets the author's argument about distinguishing true from false needs.
chapters
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understanding main point questions
00:52
analyzing answer choices
01:45
selecting the correct answer