LR Question Task

Question 1

Main point questions

Answer 1

find the conclusion

Question 2

Role of a statement

Answer 2

Locate statement and use keywords to characterize its function in the stimulus

Question 3

Point at issue

Answer 3

Find the issue on which both speakers have an opinion and disagree

Question 4

Method of argument

Answer 4

Paraphrase the argument into abstract terms. Look for patterns like analogies, examples, and elimination of alternatives.

Question 5

Parallel Reasoning

Answer 5

Compare part, or all, of the stimulus to the choices, match conclusion types

Question 6

Assumption

Answer 6

Bridge the gap between evidence and conclusion

Question 7

Necessary Assumption

Answer 7

Bridge the gap between evidence and conclusion. What MUST be true, bare minimum

Question 8

Sufficient Assumption

Answer 8

Bridge the gap between evidence and conclusion. What helps the evidence get to the conclusion. (E+____=Conclusion)

Question 9

Flaw

Answer 9

Find the disconnects between evidence and the conclusion

Question 10

Strengthen/Weaken

Answer 10

Find the answer that makes the conclusion more or less likely to follow from the evidence

Question 11

Principle

Answer 11

Match all of the elements between the principle and the specifics. Apply the “rule” or law” then use the LR question type strategy it mimics

Question 12

Inference

Answer 12

Determine what MUST be true. Look for connections

Question 13

Paradox

Answer 13

Look for the answer that explains the mystery and makes the statements consistent

Question 14

Kaplan Method for LR

Answer 14

1) Identify the question
2) Untangle the Stimulus
3) Make a prediction
4) Evaluate the Answer Choices