LSAT Reading Comprehension Strategies

Flashcards based on LSAT Reading Comprehension strategies, covering key concepts, techniques, and common pitfalls.

VIPERS

Cheat code for analyzing passages: V=Viewpoints, I=Issue, P=Purpose, E=Emphasis, R=Relationships, S=Support.

MIDAF

5 main question types: M=Main Point, I=Inference, D=Detail, A=Attitude, F=Function.

Common Trap Answers

O.E.H.R.D: O=Outside Knowledge, E=Extreme Language, H=Half-Right, Half-Wrong, R=Reversal, D=Distortion.

Tone Shortcut

Use weather metaphors: Positive=Sunny, Neutral=Windy, Negative=Stormy.

Passage Mapping (Treasure Map)

Conceptual tool: X=Main Issue, Islands=Viewpoints, Treasure=Key Evidence, Home=Conclusion.

Main Point (M in MIDAF)

The big idea of the passage being discussed.

Inference (I in MIDAF)

What MUST be true based on the information provided.

Detail (D in MIDAF)

A specific fact that is stated in the passage.

Attitude (A in MIDAF)

The author's feelings or stance regarding the topic.

Function (F in MIDAF)

The purpose behind including a particular piece of information.

Viewpoints (V in VIPERS)

Different opinions or perspectives presented in the passage.

Issue (I in VIPERS)

The central problem or topic being discussed in the passage.

Purpose (P in VIPERS)

The intention behind writing the passage.

Emphasis (E in VIPERS)

The key parts of the passage that are particularly important.

Relationships (R in VIPERS)

How various ideas in the passage are connected to each other.

Support (S in VIPERS)

Facts or evidence that back up the claims made in the passage.