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Complete Question Explanation
(See the complete passage discussion here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=14138)
The correct answer choice is (A)
To answer this Purpose question correctly, you need to understand the function of the second
paragraph, which is prephrased in our VIEWSTAMP analysis above. Keep in mind, however, that
there are many ways of describing the purpose of a given text: the degree of generality can vary
considerably, and some descriptions are much broader than others.
Answer choice (A): This is the correct answer choice. The second paragraph serves to elaborate on
the linguistic and thematic qualities of the corrido, whose language is simple, direct, and generally
devoid of metaphors. The author proceeds to describe the use of metaphors in “Gregorio Cortez”
in order to establish the extent to which figurative language is used in corridos, and specify the
conditions under which that usage occurs (the metaphors incorporate familiar imagery).
Answer choice (B): The author does not reject the claim that corridos aim to tell a story (i.e.
that narrative is their main object). Furthermore, there is no evidence that this claim represents a
“commonplace assertion.”
Answer choice (C): This is the Opposite answer, as figures of speech are generally rare in corridos
(lines 22-25). The author discusses metaphor in order to establish the extent to which poetic
language plays a peripheral role in the corrido.
Answer choice (D): The continuity of the corrido tradition is strengthened by the use of highly
conventional and readily recognizable imagery (lines 28-35). The author does not discuss metaphors
in order to highlight the longevity of that tradition.
Answer choice (E): While it is possible that certain metaphors are common to all variants of a
particular corrido, that claim cannot be proven by reference to the second paragraph of the passage.
(See the complete passage discussion here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=14138)
The correct answer choice is (A)
To answer this Purpose question correctly, you need to understand the function of the second
paragraph, which is prephrased in our VIEWSTAMP analysis above. Keep in mind, however, that
there are many ways of describing the purpose of a given text: the degree of generality can vary
considerably, and some descriptions are much broader than others.
Answer choice (A): This is the correct answer choice. The second paragraph serves to elaborate on
the linguistic and thematic qualities of the corrido, whose language is simple, direct, and generally
devoid of metaphors. The author proceeds to describe the use of metaphors in “Gregorio Cortez”
in order to establish the extent to which figurative language is used in corridos, and specify the
conditions under which that usage occurs (the metaphors incorporate familiar imagery).
Answer choice (B): The author does not reject the claim that corridos aim to tell a story (i.e.
that narrative is their main object). Furthermore, there is no evidence that this claim represents a
“commonplace assertion.”
Answer choice (C): This is the Opposite answer, as figures of speech are generally rare in corridos
(lines 22-25). The author discusses metaphor in order to establish the extent to which poetic
language plays a peripheral role in the corrido.
Answer choice (D): The continuity of the corrido tradition is strengthened by the use of highly
conventional and readily recognizable imagery (lines 28-35). The author does not discuss metaphors
in order to highlight the longevity of that tradition.
Answer choice (E): While it is possible that certain metaphors are common to all variants of a
particular corrido, that claim cannot be proven by reference to the second paragraph of the passage.