Written by David M. Killoran and Steven G. Stein
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The PowerScore LSAT Reading Comprehension Bible is the definitive guide to the Reading Comprehension section of the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), featuring official LSAT passages and questions with complete explanations. This book will provide you with a powerful and comprehensive system for attacking any Reading Comprehension question that you may encounter on the LSAT. The concepts presented in this publication are representative of the techniques and approaches that have been tested in PowerScore's live LSAT preparation courses and have consistently been proven effective for countless students
In an effort to clearly explain the fundamental principles of the Reading Comprehension section, this book contains substantial discussions of how to deconstruct the passages, how to identify and attack the questions, and how to successfully avoid traps set by the test makers.
In addition, the PowerScore LSAT Reading Comprehension Bible contains a variety of drills and exercises that supplement the discussion of techniques and question analysis. The drills help strengthen specific skills that are critical for LSAT excellence; for this reason they are as important as the LSAT questions.
At the end of the book, you will find a complete quick-reference answer key to all of the problems. This includes chapter-by-chapter answer keys, and a unique reverse lookup feature that lists all of the included passages, sorted by the LSAT administration date and PrepTest number.
We believe the use of official Reading Comprehension passages is essential to your success on the LSAT, and no LSAT passage in this book has been modified from its original form. By carefully studying and correctly applying the techniques employed in the PowerScore LSAT Reading Comprehension Bible, we are certain that you can increase your Reading Comprehension score.
- Paperback: 360 pages
- Publisher: PowerScore Publishing; 2nd edition (January 1, 2010)
- ISBN-13: 978-0980178296
- Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
David M. Killoran is an expert in test preparation with over 20 years of teaching experience and a 99th percentile score on a Law Services-administered LSAT. In addition to having written the renowned PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible, the PowerScore LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible, and many other popular publications, Dave has overseen the preparation of countless students and founded two national LSAT preparation companies.
Steven G. Stein is a test expert who has scored in the 99th percentile on an officially administered LSAT, GMAT, and GRE, and has co-authored many books on test preparation, including PowerScore’s LSAT Reading Comprehension Bible, LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible Workbook, and several volumes of PowerScore’s LSATs Deconstructed Series. Steve earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, and his MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.
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| Introduction |
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| A Brief Overview of the LSAT |
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| The LSAT Scoring Scale |
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| The LSAT Percentile Table |
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| The Use of the LSAT |
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| The Reading Comprehension Section |
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| Approaching the Passages |
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| Analyzing the Passage Using VIEWSTAMP |
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1-Viewpoint Identification and Analysis |
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2-Tone/Attitude |
24 |
3-Passage Argumentation |
32 |
4-The Main Point |
43 |
5-Passage Structure |
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| A Sample Passage Analyzed |
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| Chapter Preview |
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| Sources of Difficulty: The Test Makers’ Arsenal |
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| Passage Elements That Generate Questions |
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| Viewpoint-Specific Elements |
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| Text-based Questions |
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| Two Broad Reasoning Structures |
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| Pitfalls to Avoid |
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| Passage Diagramming |
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| Marking the Passage Text |
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| Passage Notations |
82 |
| What to Diagram—Reviewed by Diagram Element |
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| What to Diagram—Reviewed by Passage Formation |
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| Final Chapter Note |
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| The Questions |
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| The Location Element |
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| Reading Comprehension Question Types |
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| Reading Comprehension Question Types Examined in Detail |
111 |
| Must Be True/Most Supported Questions |
111 |
| Must Be True Question Subtypes |
113 |
| Correct Answers in Must Be True Questions |
118 |
| Incorrect Answers in Must Be True Questions |
118 |
| Non-Must Be True Question Types |
121 |
| Strengthen Questions |
121 |
| Weaken Questions |
123 |
| Parallel Reasoning Questions |
124 |
| Cannot Be True Questions |
125 |
| Question Modifiers and Overlays |
126 |
| Question Type Variety |
129 |
| Prephrasing Answers |
136 |
| The Answer Choices |
137 |
| Tricks of the Trade |
140 |
| Final Chapter Note |
142 |
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| Chapter Preview |
143 |
| Reading Approach Review |
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| Two Passages Analyzed |
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| Dual Passages |
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| Comparative Reading Question Types |
166 |
| A Comparative Reading Passage Analyzed |
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| Two Comparative Reading Practice Passages |
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| Chapter Preview |
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| Common Passage Structures and Layouts |
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| The Narrative Form |
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| Chapter Preview |
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| Recurrent Themes |
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| Diversity Passages |
215 |
1-Affirming Underrepresented Groups |
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2-Undermining Overrepresented Groups |
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3-Mixed Group Passages |
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| Common Diversity Passage Themes |
230 |
| Final Note |
231 |
| Two Diversity Practice Passages |
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| Law Related Passages |
249 |
| Two Special Topics |
250 |
| A Law Related Passage Analyzed |
250 |
| Two Law Related Practice Passages |
256 |
| Science Passages |
274 |
| A Science Passage Analyzed |
277 |
| Two Science Practice Passages |
286 |
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| Approaching the Section Strategically |
301 |
| Using a Timer |
304 |
| Pacing Guidelines |
306 |
| Limited Time Strategies |
308 |
| The Answer Choices |
310 |
| Guessing Strategy |
311 |
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| Taking the June 2008 LSAT Reading Comprehension Section |
313 |
| Answer Key |
322 |
| The June 2008 LSAT Reading Comprehension Section Analyzed |
323 |
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| The day before the test |
347 |
| The morning of the test |
347 |
| At the test center |
348 |
| After the test |
349 |
| Final Note |
350 |
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| Appendix |
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351 |
| Chapter-by-Chapter Answer Key |
351 |
| Test-by-Test Use Tracker |
354 |
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| More Information |
357 |
| Contacting PowerScore |
358 |
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