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Atticus Finch
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Re: Q11
Sure, let me put up a complete explanation.
Question Type: Inference
RC questions with "inferred / implies / suggests / most likely to agree" usually test a specific line reference, but the correct answer finds an aloof, wishy-washy way to regurgitate the fact we read.
The wrong answers, meanwhile, are usually littered with
- extreme words
- comparative words
- out of scope ideas
Our first goal here would be to use the keywords "Brown's explanation of use of eyewitness in Venetian" and re-acquaint ourselves with what was said in the passage about this.
A line reference around 22 is the first I see. What's this sentence saying?
In Venice, they liked their history to feel "local" ('parochial' means insular, narrow-world). They mainly told local history, and filled these stories with lots of inconsequential detail.
That style seems to inform how Venetian artists made their paintings. Scanning the rest of the passage, I don't see any other reference to "eyewitness style", so I'm going to restrict my attention to reinforcing what is said in lines 20-26.
(A) architecture/perspective were brought up in the last paragraph, so I know quickly this is from the wrong part of the passage.
(B) Sure, this sounds like lines 20-26. Also importantly, it sounds like a correct answer to an Inference question. "Certain characteristics CAN reflect a style of historical writing". Super safe. Keep it.
(C) This leaves the 'Proof Window' and dips into the 2nd paragraph. Talking about Tuscan/fresco is beyond lines 20-26.
(D) "primarily" is extreme. When we re-check the text, there is nothing that strong.
(E) "influx of artists from another region"? Is that anywhere in 20-26?
(B) is the correct answer.
The two big takeaways -
1. Use keywords in the question stem to narrow your 'Proof Window' to the available information about those keywords. In this case, only 20-26 discuss eyewitness style.
2. Use EXTREME and COMPARATIVE words as quick red-flags on these answer choices, especially on a first pass.
Question Type: Inference
RC questions with "inferred / implies / suggests / most likely to agree" usually test a specific line reference, but the correct answer finds an aloof, wishy-washy way to regurgitate the fact we read.
The wrong answers, meanwhile, are usually littered with
- extreme words
- comparative words
- out of scope ideas
Our first goal here would be to use the keywords "Brown's explanation of use of eyewitness in Venetian" and re-acquaint ourselves with what was said in the passage about this.
A line reference around 22 is the first I see. What's this sentence saying?
In Venice, they liked their history to feel "local" ('parochial' means insular, narrow-world). They mainly told local history, and filled these stories with lots of inconsequential detail.
That style seems to inform how Venetian artists made their paintings. Scanning the rest of the passage, I don't see any other reference to "eyewitness style", so I'm going to restrict my attention to reinforcing what is said in lines 20-26.
(A) architecture/perspective were brought up in the last paragraph, so I know quickly this is from the wrong part of the passage.
(B) Sure, this sounds like lines 20-26. Also importantly, it sounds like a correct answer to an Inference question. "Certain characteristics CAN reflect a style of historical writing". Super safe. Keep it.
(C) This leaves the 'Proof Window' and dips into the 2nd paragraph. Talking about Tuscan/fresco is beyond lines 20-26.
(D) "primarily" is extreme. When we re-check the text, there is nothing that strong.
(E) "influx of artists from another region"? Is that anywhere in 20-26?
(B) is the correct answer.
The two big takeaways -
1. Use keywords in the question stem to narrow your 'Proof Window' to the available information about those keywords. In this case, only 20-26 discuss eyewitness style.
2. Use EXTREME and COMPARATIVE words as quick red-flags on these answer choices, especially on a first pass.
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