I noticed that while I intuitively wanted to choose "C" as the correct answer, I thought it seemed way to easy and didn't trust my instincts. This went for the blind review as well. I wonder if a tutor or someone else has advice on how to bolster your own confidence when experiencing this. As we know, rules for various question types are not always applicable to every question of that sort you might get. It requires a certain amount of confidence in making the decision and I would love to practice this.

I find that I not only take too long on this questions but find them far more difficult than I believe at their core they are meant to be. When it comes to comparing arguments but the information within is completely different and especially, like this question, every answer gives different information in relation to the argument, I become so stuck on trying to figure out what is actually going on with each that I have difficulty parsing out the actual argument pattern. I wonder if anyone has a recommendation for tackling these question types so they don't feel so overwhelming when approaching?

I had also wondered about how to tell from the LSAT questions how to gauge what is rhetorical and what is a sincere question. After doing some research I was provided these examples (the key being the implication of an obvious answer or to serve as a method of persuasion in an argument). For example:

"Sandy claims to be a world-renowned baker. But has she ever actually baked a cookie or does she just order them from Costco and place them on a fancy plate?"

This would imply a very specific answer (to my understanding), making it a rhetorical question. Versus the question below:

"The recent decline in the global frog population has scientists puzzled. What environmental factors could be causing such a widespread and rapid decrease in their numbers?"

This would be a sincere question, without implication of a specific answer. Ill have to keep looking for more specific LSAT excerpt examples but this was helpful for me.

Hello! My name is Sophia, I am 26, currently working at the Seattle U law school and a graduate from Gonzaga University in Psychology, Political Science, and Criminology. I am planning on the April test and would love a study buddy or chat with anyone who is in the same boat as a full-time worker and a (hopeful!) first ten law student!

@Pknoblo Hi Paulina! My name is Sophia, im 26 years old and also planning on taking the LSAT in the spring (April is the hope) and live in Seattle. A little nervous about this exam but really hoping to do well and excited for the opportunity!