Correct answers in MSS questions are almost always one of two types: restatement of an idea from the stimulus or the conclusion of the stimulus (which was left unsaid in the stimulus).
These questions always trip me up. Sometimes, the LSAT is asking for exact definitions and sometimes, as in this case, they are asking for context. I've been studying the stimuli to come up with a system of when they want which one. In this case, I chose E ...
In this question why do we "attack" the premise. I thought we don't really try to attack the premise but in this question it does. How often does this type of question show up on the LSAT? I understand this question just a little bit but I am unsure why ...
help. I steered away from option E because it mentioned that Sembene “comment critically.” What is the defense for this in the passage? How do I know when an answer choice is reaching or the wording is sufficient based on the information in the passage
I did not pick option A because I thought it would be out of scope since Sembene was a filmmaker not a novelist. However, my understanding was later that, since the argument extended it’s scope to “storytelling” it would be okay to use the novelist, since ...
I'm struggling to see how the "substantial" in answer choice D is justified. This AC does match the passage best when compared to the other choices, but it seems a little too strong to assume.
The question asks what's the function of the a ...
Sorry about the uber lack of response. Been out all week (as in sick, not fun because who has fun besides studying while studying for the LSAT). Will be there PT52, Monday 8PM
@Sapphire We're reviewing PT52 this Monday, 8PM EST! Taking out the section in my book as we speak. :-) Beyond this week, I'm envisioning that we'll continue in the 50s and 60s... June is quite soon after all.
@JuliaZLSAT PT52 is September 2007, June 2007 is the free PT that LSAT provides so I think they just skipped it in the numbering (or it's listed in some places as 51.5).