LSAT 159 | Section 2 | Reading Comprehension: Q1

RC Question 1 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: The passage is primarily concerned with …

DISCUSSION: The focus is why Torchy Brown is culturally significant.

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1. There’s nothing in the passage that suggests Ormes was little known, nor does it discuss what her influence and legacy was.
2. This describes one sentence at the end of paragraph 3, but it’s not the focus of the overall passage.
3. Again, this is mentioned in paragraph 3, but not the main point.
4. The author does say there’s resemblance to fairy tales, but also says there’s more to it than that.
5. CORRECT. This captures two main points: Ormes’ unique position as an African American woman cartoonist and the cultural importance of the themes in her strip.