preptest 73, logical reasoning 2, question 7
summary
the essence of tackling principle identify questions on the lsat involves matching the reasoning in a statement to a generic abstract rule among the answer choices, using a detailed breakdown of an argument's structure and assumptions.
- principle identify questions require matching the argument's reasoning to an abstract rule in the answer choices.
- analyzing the argument involves identifying the conclusion, the evidence provided, and underlying assumptions.
- the argument compared characteristics of a concert hall and an art museum to conclude about the civic utility of buildings.
- the correct principle aligns with the characteristics that make the art museum a successful civic building, emphasizing social cohesion and vitality.
- eliminating wrong answer choices involves distinguishing between characteristics of the provided examples and the argument's actual assumption.
chapters
00:00
understanding principle identify questions
00:22
breaking down the argument
00:47
analyzing the concert hall and art museum
01:40
identifying the underlying assumption
02:08
selecting the correct answer
