@Brianna101 I think they updated the 7Sage interface to match the new highlighting function on the real test (you have to drag and highlight words with your mouse, then the actual highlight option appears).
Isn't "the true meaning of an author's statements can be understood only through insight into the author's social circumstances" a biconditional?
understand true meaning <--> insight SC
In my opinion this interpretation allows the line "... we should be able, at least in part, to discern from Smith's social circumstances the 'true meaning' of Smith's statements" to make more sense, since we can use the SC to understand the true meaning.
I seriously look at every conversation and argument I have with people through LAWGIC (flaws in people arguments, fallacies, pattern of argument/ structure. The weakness and strength of argument. Short to say my husband is annoyed by me right now LOL
I was so close to picking D, because it is a strong answer. I am so glad that I took a second to re-read the last sentence and thought about what premise is needed to reach that conclusion.
I only ever get SA questions right when I map, but that pushes me over time. Anyone have tips for moving from working it out on paper to doing it mentally? Is it just a matter of doing it enough times on paper that it becomes more intuitive?
@MarieChavis same... they're so weird. As useless as it sounds, the only thing that i do to make them make a bit more sense is to literally just to identify the conclusion and then reread the premises (if i didn't understand it) and then either predict or look for an answer that would make the conclusion valid. i literally ask myself "would this answer make the conclusion valid?" after i read each answer choice. For example, with this question i identified the conclusion and then read the answer choices and asked myself that question. B is right because of the premises. The stim literally says that true meaning can ONLY be understood through insight into the author's social circumstances and the conclusion say thats she doesn't understand the true meaning of her words. Therefore B HAS to be correct. If Smith lacks insight into her own social circumstances (which we are told by the premised that that is the ONLY way to understand true meaning), then B is correct.
@JiyoonLim Yes, I was in the same boat a couple months ago. Keep plugging along and come back to this section a week after review the explanation. It will click.
I still struggle with these types of questions, even when I map it out I can never seem to get it even after watching the video of him explaining it. I feel so defeated after this
@LayalBazzi4 When this happens, it's important to try to boil the argument down to its basic form. Can you tell me your understanding of the argument?
What is the author's conclusion?
What is the core premise of the argument? (There's a lot of stuff besides the conclusion, and we can get more complicated if we want to. But what is the most important claim the author is relying on to prove the conclusion?)j
Forget about diagramming right now. Just see if you can answer those questions.
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what happened to the highlighting feature?
@Brianna101 I think they updated the 7Sage interface to match the new highlighting function on the real test (you have to drag and highlight words with your mouse, then the actual highlight option appears).
This question genuinely made me angry and I genuinely have 0 clue on how any of this has anyhting to do with being a lawyer
@Tighe1202 its the bureacratic process to take more money from you
its jover
im going to throw up
Isn't "the true meaning of an author's statements can be understood only through insight into the author's social circumstances" a biconditional?
understand true meaning <--> insight SC
In my opinion this interpretation allows the line "... we should be able, at least in part, to discern from Smith's social circumstances the 'true meaning' of Smith's statements" to make more sense, since we can use the SC to understand the true meaning.
#help
these actually hurt, even when I get them right it's a bit of a stretch
What the heck is this? and only a level 3!
@JAndonian16 @ 3.14 this is indeed next level fuckery.
@JAndonian16 RIGHT? like what I thought it'd be like level 5
This question type is the first one I am fumbling on
I seriously look at every conversation and argument I have with people through LAWGIC (flaws in people arguments, fallacies, pattern of argument/ structure. The weakness and strength of argument. Short to say my husband is annoyed by me right now LOL
Over a minute but I got it. Great way to end Friday and kick off the weekend.
first question from this question type that I got right and under time hallelujah
I was so close to picking D, because it is a strong answer. I am so glad that I took a second to re-read the last sentence and thought about what premise is needed to reach that conclusion.
I only ever get SA questions right when I map, but that pushes me over time. Anyone have tips for moving from working it out on paper to doing it mentally? Is it just a matter of doing it enough times on paper that it becomes more intuitive?
Lord I can feel my brain STRETCHING to understand this stuff
So....it turns out mapping is actually helpful when doing SA questions.....
understanding 5%
POE : 95%
@TeklaCo lidderly
i almost chose the trap answer but picked the right answer at the last second before submitting it. #word
Studying for the LSAT has allowed me to be extremely obnoxious when arguing with others and I thank you for that.
I am absolutely not getting this question type
@MarieChavis same... they're so weird. As useless as it sounds, the only thing that i do to make them make a bit more sense is to literally just to identify the conclusion and then reread the premises (if i didn't understand it) and then either predict or look for an answer that would make the conclusion valid. i literally ask myself "would this answer make the conclusion valid?" after i read each answer choice. For example, with this question i identified the conclusion and then read the answer choices and asked myself that question. B is right because of the premises. The stim literally says that true meaning can ONLY be understood through insight into the author's social circumstances and the conclusion say thats she doesn't understand the true meaning of her words. Therefore B HAS to be correct. If Smith lacks insight into her own social circumstances (which we are told by the premised that that is the ONLY way to understand true meaning), then B is correct.
I hope that made sense :)
Is it normal to get every SA question wrong on the first try... I hope it will click soon as I review wrong answers thoroughly...
update: it does get better, in baby steps though!
@JiyoonLim Yes, I was in the same boat a couple months ago. Keep plugging along and come back to this section a week after review the explanation. It will click.
Finding the conclusion and trusting your decision on these PSA questions seem to be hitting me kind of hard. It really eats into your time
@Eomerhi yes I waste SO much time reassuring myself
wrote it out like how he does in the videos and man that is effective
I still struggle with these types of questions, even when I map it out I can never seem to get it even after watching the video of him explaining it. I feel so defeated after this
@LayalBazzi4 When this happens, it's important to try to boil the argument down to its basic form. Can you tell me your understanding of the argument?
What is the author's conclusion?
What is the core premise of the argument? (There's a lot of stuff besides the conclusion, and we can get more complicated if we want to. But what is the most important claim the author is relying on to prove the conclusion?)j
Forget about diagramming right now. Just see if you can answer those questions.
Finally! I got one!
If I'm getting it down to a 50/50 most of the time, should I be stoked or terrified?