Logical reasoning PrepTest 155 · Section 4 · Question 19

Question prompt

McKee: Heckling the performer Remaining source text redacted.
Why the credited answer is right

Credited answer: C

The notes below walk through why it fits the stem and how to eliminate the rest.

Question Type

Bizarro / Point at Issue Questions

Answer choices

  1. A
    Comedy venues should tolerate Remaining source text redacted.
    Why choice A is not credited
    Incorrect. M agrees with this; C implies that they disagree.
  2. B
    Stand-up comedians' responses to Remaining source text redacted.
    Why choice B is not credited
    Incorrect. C describes heckling as a distraction from the performance, so they disagree with this statement. M says that the performers learn to respond, implying they believe it is a part of the performance.
  3. C
    The best stand-up comedians Remaining source text redacted.
    Why choice C matches the stem
    Correct. Argument or Facts:
    Argument

    Valid or Flawed:
    Flawed

    Question Type:
    Bizarro Point at Issue

    Stimulus Summary:
    M: Heckling is a tradition and performers respond well. Therefore, venues shouldn't stop it.

    C: It's only tradition because it's not banned, it's only fun for the heckler, and it's a distraction.

    Answer Anticipation:
    They both seem to agree that it's a tradition, but they disagree over the value of it and the wisdom of allowing it. Since this is a Bizarro Point at Issue question, it's more important to get to the answers quickly, as they have a lot of disagreement!

    Answer Explanation:
    C doesn't talk about performers responding, so they can't disagree since only one of them talks about this. This answer is correct.

    Key Takeaway:
    For Point at Issue questions, focus on whether the speaker has an opinion on the answer, as there are generally some answers where one of the two speakers clearly doesn't. In Bizarro questions, don't forget what type of question you're in!
  4. D
    Many audience members at Remaining source text redacted.
    Why choice D is not credited
    Incorrect. C implies they disagree with this by saying heckling is usually only fun for the heckler. M implies they agree by categorizing the response as entertaining.
  5. E
    It is unwise for Remaining source text redacted.
    Why choice E is not credited
    Incorrect. This answer aligns with M's conclusion, so they'd agree. C implies that traditions should be ended if they're annoying/distracting, so they disagree with this.

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Based on historical answer selection rates for this question.

Answer choice distribution

  1. A 16%
  2. B 13%
  3. C Credited 43%
  4. D 16%
  5. E 12%

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