LSAT 103 | Section 1 | Logical Reasoning: Q10

LR Question 10 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Audiences find a speaker more convincing if the…

QUESTION TYPE: Weaken

CONCLUSION: Politicians running for national office should use the technique of arguing against their position at the start of their speech.

REASONING: This technique helps convince audiences.

ANALYSIS: How often do you listen to a politician’s entire speech? Most people just hear sound bites.

It might be useless or even dangerous to use this technique if the media distorts the politician’s words.

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1. CORRECT. If this is true then the media might cut out the start of the speech. Or they might even use the politician’s own words against them, to make it seem they disagree with their own position!
2. This supports the argument, because it suggests politicians should avoid making one-sided arguments.
3. This doesn’t mean that a candidate couldn’t get some benefit from using this technique. It just means the technique wouldn’t be the most important factor. Which is fine.
4. This supports the argument by showing this technique will make people think more favorably of politicians who use it.
5. So? The argument doesn’t say that the technique is ineffective for certain sized crowds. It always helps convince audiences.

Recap: The question begins with “Audiences find a speaker more convincing if the”. It is a Weaken question. Learn more about LSAT Weaken questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.