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preptest 141 (preptest 73), rc1, passage 3
summary
the essence of the content revolves around dissecting a specific lsat question that focuses on identifying the main function of a paragraph within a given passage.
- the question pertains to understanding the purpose of the first paragraph in a passage, which introduces critics and marcuse's views on advertisements.
- the correct answer choice requires recognizing that the first paragraph describes marcuse's criticisms of advertising, rather than detailing political/economic contexts, mechanisms of false needs, or psychological processes.
- incorrect answer choices are eliminated through a process of understanding what content is actually covered in the first paragraph versus what is discussed in subsequent paragraphs.
- the strategy involves closely analyzing the passage to correctly identify the main function of the paragraph in question, highlighting the importance of precise comprehension skills for the lsat.
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understanding question structure
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identifying the correct answer