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LR Study Guides ThreadI was wondering if we could upload our study guides in this post for those taking the June and upcoming LSATs can always come back to this.
... are usually followed by premise(s) but contain the conclusion ... /> -PERSUASION: What is the author trying to persuade me that ... information is versus what the author’s argument is. Sometimes context ... are in the other person’s argument.
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Reading Comprehension VocabularyHi, I am having trouble with the vocabulary especially for the RC section where questions ask for how the author feels about something, author's t…
Sometimes the author's opinion is subtle. So you may need to pay attention to details as well. -
RC- Author's attitudeI just wanted to ask what steps most of you take when you are answering questions on RC passages? Can someone give me a list of techniques/method…
... example there?), and Identify the author's attitude (is he/she objective ... pay attention to diction, the author's diction is critical. The slightest ... can subtly reveal what the author's attitude is in the ... and when I identify the author's attitude I'll write an ... -
Strong LR Scores, Weak RC ScoresHey guys, I was wondering if anyone else here has, either currently or in the past, found themselves scoring high on the Logical Reasoning sections b…
... the trees type situation. It's helped me to step back ... set focused more toward the author's intent.
At the ... -
RC- Author's attitudeI just wanted to ask what steps most of you take when you are answering questions on RC passages? Can someone give me a list of techniques/method…
... /arguments (S2/S3) and the author's view (AV). The degree of ... arguments may vary... and the author's view will often be subtle ... can be inferred that the author believes that... (now here ... the passage conveys about the author/situation) (6) the passage ... -
The last few months before the June LSAT ...How will you change your prep in the month of April? What are your goals for this month? How many prep tests will you take per week? What section…
... see it from the writer's perspective. Finding inferences faster on LG ... -
What is an appropriate reading time for a RC passage( for non-native speakers)?I have problems with finishing RC on time. My problem is mainly on "detail except" and inference questions. I feel like when i try to read slowly (4 …
... (this includes the author's and other people's who were mentioned in ... on the page, is the author's opinion on how ocean floor ... the pertinent question anyway, it's better to just flag it ... -
Reading Comp Help !Okay, so I noticed JY does not really do "mapping" when it comes to reading comp. I have taken a Kaplan course before and basically I had to make num…
... ), the following:
The author's opinion
Opinions of others ... -
Reading Comp Help !Okay, so I noticed JY does not really do "mapping" when it comes to reading comp. I have taken a Kaplan course before and basically I had to make num…
... . Maybe circle or underline the author's opinion. You should do whatever ... help you answer questions. That's why I do what I ... aspect of it, and it's always because it will help ... -
RC book: LSAT Trainer vs. Manhattan RCHi all, I am struggling with RC. Recently, I bought LSAT Trainer. It is really helping me. I am wondering if I should buy Manhattan RC book as well.…
... point/main idea questions, author's attitude, author/critics would most likely agree ... -
What is the deal with RC?Hi, Just a general post requesting info from those who like RC /score consistently/ or have improved significantly. I have heard of two types of R…
... other than determining what the author is arguing for or ... arguments are, why the author wrote the darn thing in ... question types (main point, structure, author's opinion). Any of the other ... anticipating, thanks Manhattan) what the author is trying to sell you ... -
Stuck in mid 150 rangeany advice for getting out of the mid 150's? My last 4 PT's have been 155-156, with a highest of 157. My LR average is 15-19, LG average 17-20, RC a…
... every logical issue in the author's arguments rather than just issues ... were becoming hard wired. It's hard to do that without ... -
What list of questions do you ask when going through RC?Hey guys! So, I find myself going through a list of questions whenever I approach an RC passage that has proven to be helpful and was wondering if yo…
... written?)
2. Author’s View (Why did the author write this?)
author’s opinion
Descriptive – opinion may ... -
What list of questions do you ask when going through RC?Hey guys! So, I find myself going through a list of questions whenever I approach an RC passage that has proven to be helpful and was wondering if yo…
Main Point for every paragraph
Author's POV
Other POVs
I also pay attention to language that indicates Logical Indicators (ie unless, if...then...). Seeing more and more of that in RC. -
Huge Drop in ScoreI have been trending well in testing. However, I recently scored a 166 on a practice lsat and followed it up with a 151 on my next practice. Has anyb…
... potentially amazing test that let's you know what so many ... very lucky with your PT's moving forward, and your drills ... this question."; "I interpreted the author's opinion to be stronger than ... potential to maximize scholarships. It's literally an investment in my ... -
I keep missing a very specific question typeI keep missing two types of questions, "Which would the author most likely agree with" and "what is the author's attitude towards X". Other than that…
... second type first since it's easier. By the time you ... have a sense about the author's attitude or opinion of the ... either what the author says or how the author writes (especially if ... a feel for what the author believes (whether implicit or explicit ... -
I keep missing a very specific question typeI keep missing two types of questions, "Which would the author most likely agree with" and "what is the author's attitude towards X". Other than that…
... either what the author says or how the author writes (especially ... Consider marking instances where the author's opinion is clear or at ... "OP" or "AV" (opinion/author's view) and compare the answer ... choice to those instances where author's opinion was most clear. ... -
Reading Comprehension Retention Help!!I'm normally making in the low 160s when I prep-test, which isn't too bad - it is good enough to get in to the school I want to go to, but I generall…
... . For RC, I find it's not 'retention of material' as ... /argument, and determining what the author's tone/position is. -
RC help pleaseEveryone, I've practiced every part of the test but the one section that fails to improve is RC. As a result, it prevents me frm getting the scor…
... of the passage and the author's thoughts, arguments and assertions. ... remember where each critic's argument lies and so ... two arguments supporting the innovation's success are duly noted, ... a critique of the innovation's practical applications is introduced, ... -
Blind Review score higher than actual scoreHi Everyone In the beginning of doing prep test, my highest actual score is 152 with highest blind review score 162 after 7 prep tests. I figured so…
... again and write down the author's assertions and argument on a ... he/she is neutral). It's always best to look at ... -
To annotate or not ? Annotation or just read through?So far, I've tried circling all transition words (ex: but, however, therefore) and important words that specify the author's viewpoint, but I've foun…
... ">" marks whenever there's a pivot ("But recent ... /> 2b) Mark OP (author's opinion--any point at which ... in relation to MP's and passage structure. Like ... FOR REASONING STRUCTURE. It's more about marking where ... to reference for those Q's.
One ... -
Just got my first perfect sheet on PT68 and I'm freaking jumping through walls right now.I feel like I could run an Ironman in an Iron-Man suit. I feel like Spider-Man after he got bit by that radioactive spider from Charlotte's Web. I fe…
... poster was right, it's BroScienceLife's Dom Mazzeti (aka the ... and the questions about the author's attitude towards something (which should ... processes diminishes your body's ability to focus on ... agree with the program's recommendation to meditate for ... -
Really frustrated with Reading Comp. some help please.I am struggling with reading comp. It is not the sort of struggle with not understanding the material either, rather I am having to read the passage …
... not perfect, but it's getting a lot better.
s weird to grasp at first ... point/main conclusion
2. Author's opinion and note where other ... people's opinions are
3. ... reading comp section it's worth it. -
Should I do it?Confession: I am a free user, mooching off of this discussion forum. I am going through the The LSAT Trainer and once I finish, I'll take 3 diagn…
... answer choices, and finding the author’s opinion. I’ve practiced diagramming ... 've even read Mortimer Adler's How to Read A Book ... my opinion, I feel it's a processing problem (The LSAT ... -
Do I hit a wall? Any advice would be appreciated, Thank you!!Hi Everyone, In the beginning of June this summer, I was in the middle 150. In the last 4 prep test, I got 154 in prep test 63(BR 169), 160 in prep …
... least two passages and it's not like I was ... drill LG just because it's fun.
For ... really digging into Mike Kim's methodology should help bring a ... time rewriting the major points, author's opinions, overall structure, reasoning behind ... -
Character and FitnessDoes anyone know what character and fitness flaws are dealbreakers?
Depends on the particular state's bar requirements, the final disposition ... of the issue, the school's perspective on such matters, as well ... want to practice in, it's definitely worth it to do ... -
LR questionFor LR questions in which there are two authors with opposite views and the question stem only refers to one, do you recommend immediately reading th…
Yea, definitely read the whole thing. The risk/reward of not reading both statements isn't worth it. By saving 15-20 seconds you are sacrificing the context that may be necessary to fully understanding the second author's response. -
How to improve reading speed on RC?Hi everyone! So RC is my strength and I usually only miss 8-9 questions on the whole section and that is mostly because I run out of time! If I h…
... subject matter, argument structure, and author's opinion with enough clarity that ... running out of time it's probably because you're getting ... -
How to improve reading speed on RC?Hi everyone! So RC is my strength and I usually only miss 8-9 questions on the whole section and that is mostly because I run out of time! If I h…
It's different for everyone, maybe if ... shifts, main points/characters, and author's opinion. Underlining them allowed them ... -
Applying the Memory Method with Blind Review in RCHello all, I'm fairly new to the forums and I have just learned about the MM and BR. I have recently applied the MM to a RC section (pre-test …
... with one another, what the author's opinion is, ect.
