LSAT 159 | Section 4 | Reading Comprehension: Q4

RC Question 4 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Which one of the following most accurately expresses the author’s …

DISCUSSION: The terms battled and war describe Gouges’ approach to women’s rights. She treated it as an active fight against male domination, not a passive appeal to reason.

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1. There’s nothing to indicate whether Gouges generally supported the Revolution.
2. There’s no mention of Gouges using propaganda or rhetorical campaigns to persuade others.
3. CORRECT. The “battle” and “war” metaphors highlight Gouges’ view that achieving equality required a power struggle.
4. Too literal. War and battle are used metaphorically, not to suggest that women should literally be fighting battles or armed conflict.
5. Gouges actually criticized the Revolution for excluding women, not praised it for advancing equality.