Q21

[rishisb]

Hello, Atlas:

Could you please explain why D is not the answer to Q21?

I was (and am still) conflicted between A and D.

Thank you.

[ManhattanPrepLSAT1]

Hey Rishi!

If I were down to answer choices (A) and (D), I would look first at the two answer choices and ask myself, "if each of these were the correct answer, what would I expect to see in the passage."

Answer choice (A) is about an appreciation for the longstanding nature of talk-story.

Answer choice (D) is about respect for diversity of talk-story's ancient sources.

So is it "longstanding" or "diversity" that wins the day? I can find support for "longstanding" in the second paragraph. There the author almost fawns over how "ancient and capable of producing masterpieces" talk-story is.

Where do you see diversity? I just read through the passage but couldn't find support for "respect for the diversity of its ancient sources."

Does that help clear this one up?

[lhermary]

I picked E on this one. I was able to eliminate B and C but the other answers looked as attractive. I now see why C is wrong and you've explained why D is wrong but where can I find A?

Thanks

[timmydoeslsat]

With answer choice E, it states admiration for using song to express narrative. We know that talk story can include song to perform that function. It can also just be spoken.

This answer choice has the right tone word with admiration but the subject matter is too specific to receive support. The author does not deal his or her hand with respective thoughts to song versus talk in this regard.

Like Noah said, we have plenty of support for A. The second paragraph discusses the idea of talk story and the great qualities it offers immigrants that come to America.

[kpopstar123]

I quickly eliminated B C and D.
I still don't get how E is wrong though...

The whole passage was all about the author defending Kingston's work against criticisms by presenting supports that reflect her works positively.

how is E wrong?
I know above post said that "too narrow scope" is what makes it incorrect but is there another reason?

Thanks

PS
I think maybe because even though author does like Kingston's works, the author never used any strong words to describe his favor toward the works?

[T.J.]

I quickly eliminated B C and D.
I still don't get how E is wrong though...

The whole passage was all about the author defending Kingston's work against criticisms by presenting supports that reflect her works positively.

how is E wrong?
I know above post said that "too narrow scope" is what makes it incorrect but is there another reason?

Thanks

PS
I think maybe because even though author does like Kingston's works, the author never used any strong words to describe his favor toward the works?

This is a solid question. Even though the word "song" is referenced in line 11, it actually represents a tradition that is parallel to and separate from "talk story". In other words, Kingston's work is related to two things. Answer choice E tries to confuse you by combining the two, whereas only talk story is elaborated and discussed in the passage. Does this help?

[estellaW580]

I believe, the answer is from line 20-23, where sophisticated oral culture is mentioned, however there is no mentioning , of the DIVERSITY of its ancient sources, more over, the whole second paragraph is more like SCHOLARLY appreciation. That is how i would justify the answer. Also, cultural derivations are not clearly mentioned in the 2nd paragraph either.

Please feel free to refute my claims, if you think it's wrong.