Logical reasoning PrepTest 155 · Section 4 · Question 19
Question prompt
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
Answer choices
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AComedy venues should tolerate Remaining source text redacted.
Why choice A is not credited
Incorrect. M agrees with this; C implies that they disagree. -
BStand-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. -
CThe 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! -
DMany 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. -
EIt 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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