Part A Logic
If a question asks what something "symbolizes", are we looking for:
A. Physical description
B. Deeper meaning
B. Deeper Meaning
Part A answer: "Oppression and lack of freedom"
WHich evidence BEST proves it?
A. "The wall was very tall"
B. "It was a physical sign of daily oppression under communism"
B
Why is this wrong?
Part A: The wall symbolized oppression.
Evidence: "The wall was made of concrete."
It describes the physical structure, not meaning
Trap answers often:
A. Use similar words
B. Directly prove
C. Repeat exact phrases
A.
If the questions says, "according to Passage 1", can you use Passage 2?
No
Part A: The narrator feels isolated.
Which proves it:
A. "It was a cloudless day"
B. I drifted into the comforting, solitary world of lyrics and beats.
B
Why eliminate this?
Part A: The narrator dislikes her neighbor.
Evidence: "the house was large."
Doesn't prove her feelings.
If Part B only "mentions" something related, is it correct?
No
What is the FIRST thing you should do before looking at the answer choices?
Annotate/Identify Key Words
Part A: Peter enjoys his guests.
A. He showed us his garden and gave us milk.
B. He sighed while thinking of Russia.
A
Why eliminate?
Part A: Peter is generous.
Evidence: "He had a cow"
Doesn't prove generosity
True or False:
If Part B is about the same topic, it automatically proves Part A.
False