PrepTest 157, Section 3, 17. Anarchist: People can either fight…

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How will the right answer fit in terms of support and conclusion?

Only the right answer will accurately describe the support and/or conclusion, calling out a reason the conclusion isn’t well supported.

Highlight the main conclusion in the passage, if there is one:

people should fight for anarchy

Anarchist: [SUPPORT]. But [SUPPORT]. So, [CONCLUSION], [SUPPORT].

Map the wording of the answers to the wording of the passage:

(A) …the argument does not attempt to explain why anarchy is a desirable alternative…

Lies. Yes it does, the last sentence explains exactly that.

(B) …the argument contradicts itself.

Not at all. It only said people “can” tolerate totalitarianism (say that five times fast!), not that they “should”.

(C) The argument infers…that totalitarianism is objectionable.

You know “infers” means concludes. But the conclusion doesn’t say this, it’s just implied by the support in the “But” statement.

(D) The argument offers no indication that there is evidence…

Stop. Yes it does. On the LSAT, just saying “history shows” is enough to indicate that there’s “evidence”.

(E) …the only two political alternatives that are available.

Yes, the passage totally does this. The answer doesn’t bring in anything new, so this is a safe choice.

(E) is the correct answer.

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