LSAT Arguments Attack
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Main Point
I -
Identify Main Point and Reasons.
Use why test to match my point against questions.
Make sure not to fall for the opposite. -
Main Point
It -
Cannot use extreme wording
Must be relevant.
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Assumption
I -
Identify issue, main point, reasons, and assumptions.
Look for gap between arguments.
Negate each statement to see if the argument falls apart. -
Assumption
It -
Must strengthen the authorÂ’s point
Will be necessary for the point to follow from the information provided -
Weaken
I -
Identify issue, point, reasons, and assumption
Look for leap in logic -
Weaken
It - Must have a choice that has a negative impact on leap in logic
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Strengthen
I -
Identify issue, point, reasons, and assumption
Look for leap in logic -
Strengthen
It - Must have a choice that has a positive impact on leap in logic
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Resolve/Explain
I -
Identify the apparent discrepancy or paradox.
Assume all choices to be hypothetically true. -
Resolve/Explain
It - Must give a piece of information that, when added to the argument, allows both facts from the argument to be true.
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Inference
I -
Pay close attention to qualifying language
Read carefully, then go to answer choices. -
Inference
It -
Must give answers that are directly supported by the evidence
Cannot use extreme language
Must be relevant -
Reasoning
I -
Describe what is happening in my own words
Take that description and apply it to all the answers. -
Reasoning
It -
Must have answers with actions that actually occurred
Cannot give answers with actions that did not appear in the argument. -
Flaw
I -
Break down the argument and find the assumption.
State the problem with the argument in my own words.
Look for answers that match the assumption and actions -
Flaw
It - Must have answers with actions that are described in the argument.
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Parallel-the-Reasoning
I -
Make sure I know if argument contains either flawed or valid reasoning (from question)
Avoid parallel-the-flawed reasoning questions. -
Principle
I - Will make clear which direction the argument is flowing (either justify - support the action or conforms – matches the principle)
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Principle
It - Will need to support-justify or conform-match the actions