preptest 73, passage 4, question 23
summary
the content provides a detailed strategy for tackling detail questions on the lsat, specifically within comparative passages, by illustrating the process through a specific question example.
- detail questions require identifying information explicitly mentioned in the passages.
- in comparative passages, detail questions may ask for information present in both passages or only one.
- the example question demonstrates finding a detail mentioned in both passages about the transfer of property.
- a systematic approach is recommended, going through each answer choice and verifying against the passages.
- the importance of distinguishing between different types of bases (philosophical vs. legal) and contexts (ideal vs. practical) is highlighted.
