PrepTest 150

Incorrect. While this answer connects the folktales with cultural values, it doesn't explain where the distinctions between cultures come from if they're still based on the same narratives.

Incorrect. This answer aligns with the current folktales being adaptations of ancient narratives, but it still doesn't explain how a culture's distinct values are conveyed through tales that are built from the same narratives.

Correct. Argument or Facts:
Facts

Question Type:
Paradox

Stimulus Summary:
Folktales are studied because they teach about the distinct values of a culture. This might lead you to think that folktales are distinct between cultures, but they mostly just adapt the same ancient stories.

Answer Anticipation:
To resolve this paradox, there must be something about the folktales that's distinct, or they couldn't be studied to provide insights into differences. Since they're based on the same narratives, it must be the adaptations that teach about different cultural values.

Answer Explanation:
Since the stimulus stated that folktales are retellings of the same ancient narratives, distinction can't come from there. If, as this answer states, how a culture adapts a common tale teaches about its values, then the paradox as to how experts learn from these tales is resolved.

Key Takeaway:
Similarities and differences are frequently featured as important elements on the LSAT. Pay close attention to how things are similar and different when that information is presented!

Incorrect. If anything, this answer brings the varied folktales from different cultures closer together, and the question asks you to resolve a paradox about differences.

Incorrect. If values are reflected in the morals conveyed by the tales, then having cultures retelling the same narratives would suggest their values aren't distinct, thus making the paradox worse!