General Strategy

Question 1

ID: Inference or Specific

infers

Answer 1

inference

Question 2

ID: Inference or Specific

mentioned

Answer 2

specific reference

Question 3

ID: Inference or Specific

would agree with

Answer 3

infers

Question 4

ID: Inference or Specific

implies

Answer 4

inference

Question 5

ID: Inference or Specific

stated

Answer 5

specific

Question 6

ID: Inference or Specific

suggests

Answer 6

inference

Question 7

RC uses these keywords to mean what?

but/however

Answer 7

this is opposing what we just talked about.
shows a disagreement pattern

Question 8

FIll in the blank.

Specific reference/purpose questions test _ _ _ _.

Answer 8

your ability to describe not only the purpose of the element referenced in the question itself but also its overall function in the passage.

make sure to understand how it relates to the passage specifically to the mainpoint.

function i.e role

Question 9

In RC why are wrong answers wrong?

Answer 9

ALL wrong answers either misrepresent the text (lie) or do not match the task.

lie: mischaracterize - switching up povs, switching up relationships.

Question 10

Fill in the blank.

In comparative passages before you go to the questions you want to ask _ _ _ _. For example:

Answer 10

big picture how they relate to eachother.

ex: talking about the same thing but they just disagree?

addressing similar concepts but in slightly different context “parallel”.
ex: in material
a: history boring
b: legal boring

Question 11

Fill in the blank.

In reading comprehension when you think of reasoning structure, make sure you are thinking in terms of _ _ _ _ to the _ _ _ _.

Answer 11

blank #1: how various components of a passage relate
blank #2: main points being made

Question 12

Define the comparative checklist

Answer 12

comparative checklist
1. highlight things mentioned in BOTH passages.
- do they agree
- do they disagree
2. how do the two passages relate to eachother? i.e. what’s their relationship?
3. note things mentioned extensively in one passage but not mentioned in the other (“only ones”)

Question 13

what are the six (6) RC patterns? + give a brief explainations.

Answer 13

1. tradtional v. new
2. problem/solution (question&answer: a flavor of this)
3. arts: artist is the best.
4. prescriptive (persuasive)
5. carve out- rebuttal given
6. causal: BG cause & effect - however this was actually the effect

Question 14

what’s one issue you’re looking out for carefully as you read the final paragraph in a RC passage?

Answer 14

subtle inflection on the author’s opinion.

Question 15

Fill in the blank.

In comparative passages the work is all about _ _ _ _.
* reading b as _ _ _ _ to a. *
* right away ask _ _ _ _.

Answer 15

blank #1: how they compare
blank #2: how it relates to passage a
blank #3: how does this relate/compare to passage a

Question 16

Fill in the blanks.

In reading comprehension questions that test your understanding of one opinion will commonly _ _ _ _ because _ _ _ _.

Answer 16

blank#1: have many wrong answers that align with the opposite, or contrasting opinion.
blank#2: the test writers need to create answers that are provably wrong

Question 17

Fill in the blank(s) & answer the final question.

in comparative passages, if a term/concept is mentioned in both passages _ _ _ _ & what do you want to ask yourself about it?

Answer 17

blank: there is a high chance you’re going to be getting a question regarding it.

be prepared to answer whether they agree on it, disagree on it, etc.. OR whether it’s just mentioned in both

Question 18

in comparative passages, why don’t you want to dwell on new topics? (i.e. mentioned inone but not the other?)

Answer 18

because it’s impossible to disagree/agree on something you do not talk about.

Question 19

What are the ingredients of reasoning structure?

Answer 19

i. main point
ii. premise (s) supporting or premise (s) opposing
iii. background information necessary to understand the situation presented.

Question 20

What are the three (3) standards of a main point question?

Answer 20

i. author believes it (if present)
ii. supported by other information
iii. it’s not being used to support a further conclusion
* If there is no author preseent then it can’t be too narrow.*

Question 21

Fill in the blank and answer the following question.

The LSAT shows you what’s important by _ _ _ . How does it show up in Reading Comprehension?

Answer 21

blank: taking the time to talk about it extensively.
In RC for example, take note if a certain topic is discussed in the first paragraph or more.

Question 22

In reading comprehension, what are the three (3) ways wrong answer choices misrepresent the text?

Answer 22

i.incorrectly identifying or translating main points. (lie)
ii. misorganizing opinions or evidence relative to the main points (swap p.o.v)
iii. swapping out key details with information that doesn’t match what the text discusses. ( out of scope/ lie)

Question 23

If your MP “A leads to B” is causal in the passage…
1. What quality does your mainppoint HAVE to have?
2. How do you want to read the rest of the passage?

Answer 23

A1: MP has to have causal language.
A2: Read the rest of the passage in a cause and effect context.

Ask yourself: “how can this relate to the cause & effect relationship?”

Question 24

Fill in the blanks

When the LSAT gives you a _ _ _ _ or/& _ _ _ _ _ and then _ _ _ _ and gives you _ _ _ _ such as _ _ _ _ , You gotta see this as a _ _ _ _ for you to _ _ _ _.

Answer 24

from top to bottom
blank 1: fact, comparison, etc.
blank 2: same as #1
blank 3: spends time explaining it
blank 4: connective tissue
blank 5: connector words &/or tonality - sass, shade
blank 6: reciepe
blank 7: connect transitively

Question 25

In reading comprehension, what are the two (2) ways wrong answer choices not match the task?

Answer 25

1. do not align with the genre of the question 2. do not align with the scope of the question

Question 26

In a reading comprehension passage that mentions an artist, what question do you want to ask yourself?

Answer 26

Is there opposion to this via the industry critics?

Question 27

What is the meaning of this structure keyword in a reading comprehension passage? Thus / as a result

Answer 27

conclusion/claim based off of what was stated.

Question 28

When answering a MP question, what are we looking for?

Answer 28

i. capture author's tone (if present) ii. capture the subject well. iii. can't be too narrow. iv. no lies

Question 29

In reading comprehension, what are the different roles a paragraph can have?

Answer 29

i. BG: setting the stage [ no opinion, no conlcusion] ii. AVP: conclusion or claim being made that's not attributed to anyone. iii. OVP: understand who is making the claim 4. SUPP: NOT support UNLESS you already have a claim POV.

Question 30

What is the meaning of this structure keyword in an RC passage? Previously

Answer 30

We used to think something, expect tha will change

Question 31

# Describe the identificiation factors for this reading pattern. Prescrptive

Answer 31

i. I think you should do it this way, no that's a terrible way let me tell you why. ii. here's an option I don't like it, here's another option I think is better. ** note to self: these are both different flavors of disagreement patterns**

Question 32

# Describe the identificiation factors for this reading pattern. Problem -> Solution

Answer 32

Passage starts with identifying a problem then offers a solution

Question 33

# Fill in the blanks In comparative passages sometimes the difference is _ _ _ & not _ _ _ _ for example _ _ _ _.

Answer 33

Blank #1: structural Blank #2: subject Blank #3: "A" has a hypothesis "B" does not have a hypothesis

Question 33

Whenever a passage begins by describing an established theory or method, you can almost be sure that the second paragraph will _ _ _ _.

Answer 33

introduce a new theory or method.

Question 33

Define: background

Answer 33

-everything that doesn't play a reasoning role - gives context for the more important compomnents of the reasoning structure.

Question 34

What are your three (3) priorities for Comparative passages?

Answer 34

i. identify the central issue ii. How are these passages related to the central issue? iii. How do the passages relate to one another?

Question 35

Name & Define the four (4) different types of relationships in comparative passages.

Answer 35

i. disagreement: MP of those two (2) passages is in conflict with eachother. ii. rough agreement: MP are mostly in agreement but slightly different things on a topic iii. big/little: One passage is broad/abstract/philosophical & the other is more concrete. iv. parallel: both passages argue roughly for the same general point but about different specific topics.

Question 36

state some causal terms used

Answer 36

- "something spawned something else" - "Something made something else" - made, motivated, increased, heightened, lestened

Question 37

Give characteristics for an Arts Passage

Answer 37

- Defending an artist/author from criticism based on a mischaracterization of work. - Being told what makes an artist unique

Question 38

Traditional v. New

Answer 38

Passage starts off with traditional approach author is probably going to offer another way & advocate usually going against the traditional

Question 39

Explain the RC pattern: "Carve out"

Answer 39

Sometimes, they make a claim & have a paragraph (typically the last paragraph) where they say -not most amazing thing. ex: here's some limitations to carve out exceptions of what they are saying.

Question 40

# Name the RC pattern: "Used to believe something but discoveries show ______ "

Answer 40

Traditional v. New - what did we used to think & what do we think now?

Question 41

# Explain the following RC pattern: Tradtional v. New

Answer 41

Novelty that challenges the status quo

Question 42

# Identify the RC pattern mentioned below: Here's an option I don't like it, here's another option I think is better

Answer 42

Prescriptive The new way will be the conclusion.

Question 43

What are the four (4) inference signals? - Give a brief explaination on each of them

Answer 43

1. Secondary Structures: -examples - Q&A - classifications - cause & effect ** Always tag: understand what it's supporting. 2. Compare/Contrast: * very important* showing how similar /different ALWAYS TAG 3. Definitions: Especially in P1 (underline) + brief note. often indicates important terms. - understand why it's important. 4. Author Attitude: TAG include modality. "the most", "the most important lesson"

Question 44

Define background

Answer 44

-Everything that doesn't play a reason role. - Gives context for the more important components of the reasoning structure.

Question 45

In comparative passages sometimes the difference is _ _ _ _ & not _ _ _ _ . For example _ _ _ _.

Answer 45

blank 1: Structural blank 2: not subject ex: A has a hypothesis B does not have a hypothesis

Question 46

# Explain the following RC pattern: Prescriptive

Answer 46

i. I think you should do it this way, No terrible way let me tell you why. ii. Here's an option I dont like it, here's another option I think is better. ** Note to self: these are BOTH different flavors of disagreement patterns. **

Question 47

# Explain the following RC pattern: Problem -> Solution

Answer 47

Passage starts w/ identifying a problem then offers a solution.

Question 48

What are some key words to look out for in RC that indicate "cause & effect"?

Answer 48

-created -promoted -result of -converted

Question 49

Describe how to go about thinking re primary purpose when an author is present v. absent &/or not so much attitude.

Answer 49

#1. "why"- lots of attitude what is the author trying to convince you of? #2. "How"- No author &/or less attitude. * especiallyif secondary structure is extensive. Ask what is the structure used to get to the main point? 1. cause and effect: to explain a cause of an effect 2. example: to illustrate a problem with an example 3. Q&A: To provide an answer to a question; To provide a solution to a problem. 4. Classificiation: To give a series of guidelines to something.

Question 50

As you are reading a passage you realize there's causality. What's your plan moving forward?

Answer 50

Read the rest of the passage under the " A leads to B" context. (aka under the causal lense) *Remember: it's pretty common if you start off with causality for you to get a paragraph often at the end to dive deeper as to why the cause led to the effect. * caveat: in science passages a lot can be seen as cause & effect so more useful to rely on argument structure.*