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How do you BR and Review RC?

Im talking about intensive review. How do you guys tear apart an RC passage?

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  • TheMikeyTheMikey Alum Member
    4196 karma

    I think the only way to really BR RC is to just reread the passage and make sure you take the time to eliminate every wrong answer choice.

  • NotMyNameNotMyName Alum Member Sage
    5320 karma

    i don't notate during PTs... VERY little at least.

    so in BR, i notate a lot. specifically i focus on separating pieces within paragraphs. for example, a given paragraph may be about countering a traditional theory, but within that paragraph the author may point to studies, specific counter examples, and refer to several other people. so i demarcate those pieces so that when i look at the passage, the structure is actually very clear.

    i also create 1 word summaries for each paragraph.

    finally, i make line references for each and every AC. also making slight commentary for cookie cutter wrong answer choices.

  • Freddy_DFreddy_D Core Member
    2983 karma

    I do the same thing that jkatz does. During BR, I take a red pen and mark up the passage, the questions, as well as the answer choices. If certain answer choices are mentioned in the passage, I write the lines where it can be found next to the AC. I also circle the words/phrases that make certain ACs incorrect.

  • AlexAlex Alum Member
    23929 karma

    My review usually consists of typing out a summary for the passage and each individual paragraph. I also identify all the important aspects of the passage such as author's viewpoint and MP, etc.

    I then go through the questions and write out line cites that prove each answer choice where applicable.

    Lastly, I watch JYs video of the passage and compare my notes and make sure I've nailed everything.

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