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LR assumption strategy - ANSWER Bridge the gap between the evidence and the
conclusion.
LR assumption Q stem idetifiers - ANSWER "assumed," "assumption," "presuppose," "if
added to the premises."
LR strengthen/weaken strategy - ANSWER Find the answer that makes the conclusion
more or less likely to follow from the evidence.
LR strengthen/weaken Q stem identifiers - ANSWER "strengthen," "most strongly
supports the author," "most weakens," "calls into question," "undermines"
LR flaw strategy - ANSWER Find the disconnects between the evidence and the
conclusion and identify classic flaws.
LR flaw Q stem identifiers - ANSWER "vulnerable to criticism," "questionable," "error in
reasoning," "describes a flaw."
LR Inference strategy - ANSWER Determine what must be true. Look for all connections.
LR Inference identifiers - ANSWER "Must be true," "logically completes the passage,"
"Can be inferred," "which of the following is most strongly supported."
LR parallel reasoning strategy - ANSWER Compare part, or all, of the stimulus to the
choices. Match conclusion types.
, LR paralel reasoning identifiers - ANSWER "parallel to," "similar to."
LR method of argument strategy - ANSWER Paraphrase the argument into abstract
terms.
LR method of argument identifiers - ANSWER "responds to...by," "the argument
proceeds by," "argumentative strategy."
LR principle strategy - ANSWER Look for a 1:1 match of all salient elements between the
principle and the specifics.
LR principle identifiers - ANSWER "Principle," "proposition," "generalization."
LR paradox strategy - ANSWER Look for the answer that eliminates the mystery and
makes the statement consistent.
LR paradox identifiers - ANSWER "explain," "reconcile," "resolve," "paradox,"
"anomaly," "discrepancy."
LR point at issue strategy - ANSWER Find the issue on which both speakers have an
opinion and disagree.
LR point at issue identifiers - ANSWER "A and B disagree over," "Point at issue."
LR main point strategy - ANSWER Locate the authors conclusion. Be wary of misleading
conclusion keywords."
LR main point identifiers - ANSWER "main point," "main conclusion."