PACES — 5 Common Information Structures in LSAT RC Passages

Point and Response

A concern, question, or critique is raised, followed by one or more proposed answers or rebuttals.

Analogy and Example

A general claim or idea is illustrated or clarified through a specific scenario, case, or comparison.

Cause and Effect

One phenomenon or event is linked as the result (effect) of another (cause), explaining how or why something happens.

Enumeration and Topology

Ideas are organized as lists, categories, or classifications to structure the passage or argument.

Support and Reason

Logical connections and justifications are made between ideas, sometimes involving predictions, implications, or explanations.