PrepTest 151, Section 1, Question 8
Through years of excavations and careful analysis of(461 more words not shown)
Which one of the following(12 more words not shown)
- Aforthright(1 more words not shown)
- Bimplicit(1 more words not shown)
- Ccritical(1 more words not shown)
- Dreasoned(1 more words not shown)
- Egeneral(1 more words not shown)
Reading the passage
The writer explains why Olsen's interpretation makes sense, answers apparent difficulties, and adds further supporting clues. That is a favorable presentation. But phrases such as “may be evidence” and “further suggests” leave room for uncertainty. I'd describe the attitude as acceptance without an emphatic declaration that Olsen has proved her case.
Working the answers
- A
Forthright advocacy would be a more direct, forceful argument in favor of the conclusions. Here the writer lets the favorable presentation of Olsen's evidence convey support, while preserving qualifications. Advocacy doesn't require absolute certainty, but it isn't the best description of this presentation.
- BCorrect
The endorsement is implicit in how the writer develops the reasoning: apparent problems receive answers, and additional clues support the same interpretation. There is no explicit declaration that Olsen is right, but the account consistently points toward her conclusions.
- C
Ambivalence would involve mixed or conflicting attitudes. Qualifying the strength of the evidence doesn't mean the writer is torn between supporting and rejecting Olsen's conclusions.
- D
The writer explains obstacles Olsen's analysis addresses rather than developing a case for doubting her conclusions.
- E
There is no general disagreement. The direction is favorable; the question is how that support is expressed.
More Author's Opinion questions
Learn the LSAT our way
Our platform drills Author's Opinion questions at your level and adjusts as you improve.