LSAT 156 | Section 4 | Logical Reasoning: Q22

LR Question 22 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: An effective acting performance does not call the audience’s …

QUESTION TYPE: Sufficient Assumption

CONCLUSION: An effective acting performance does not call attention to itself.

REASONING: Calling attention to the performance makes empathy harder, and effective performances do not detract from appreciation.

ANALYSIS: Call attention -> hard to empathize -> ??? -> detract from appreciation

___________

1. This is too strong, not every performance needs to be effective.
2. This gives a sufficient condition, but it doesn’t connect reduced empathy to reduced appreciation.
3. This is about improving a play, not about what detracts from appreciation.
4. This says effective performances enhance appreciation, but the argument is about avoiding detracting, not necessarily enhancing.
5. CORRECT. This connects reduced empathy to reduced appreciation, which bridges the gap.