LSAT Practice Test

How are conclusions supported according to the Ways that author supports conclusion?

1. "Engage the stimulus as directed by the question."

2. "What should the correct answer look like?"

3. "Argue by analogy?"

4. "Offer an alternative explanation?"

The correct answer is: "Argue by analogy?"

In this question, the author supports conclusions by arguing by analogy. This means that the author draws a comparison between two situations or scenarios that are similar in some relevant aspects. By showing how one situation can be used to understand or support the conclusion of another situation, the author strengthens the logic and persuasiveness of their argument. The other options are not the correct ways that the author supports conclusions in the context of analogical reasoning. "Engage the stimulus as directed by the question" refers to understanding and responding to the specific information provided in the question stem rather than supporting conclusions through analogy. "What should the correct answer look like?" is more related to strategies for answering questions and not directly about supporting conclusions. "Offer an alternative explanation" suggests presenting a different interpretation or reasoning, which is not the same as supporting a conclusion through analogy.