LSAT 138, Section 1, RC Passage 1, Corridos

RC Passage 1 Explanation

This is an explanation for passage 1 of LSAT 68, the December 2012 LSAT. This passage is about Corridos, a traditional type of song that existed along the Mexican-American border region.

This section has paragraph summaries and an analysis of the passage, links to the explanations for the questions are below.

Paragraph Summaries

1. The history, features, and function of corridos.
2. Only conventional figures of speech and imagery are used in corridos.
3. Discussion of conventional, repeated lines in corridos

Analysis

This passage is a straightforward discussion of the history and features of corridos. The author is not making an argument. Rather they are describing corridos for us, based on accepted facts.

Corridos are simple, unembellished narratives that tell stories of the US-Mexico border region using elements and conventions familiar to their listeners.

You should know what each paragraph talks about. The questions mostly test you on details. For this type of passage, you’ll do well if you understood everything and can locate facts quickly.

If you read it and still felt confused about what Corridos are, then you should reread the passage. Rereading will help you understand better, and actually speed you up when you do the questions.