LSAT 109 | Section 4 | Logical Reasoning: Q4

LR Question 4 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Muriel: I admire Favilla’s novels, but she does not…

QUESTION TYPE: Must be True

FACTS: John says two things:

1. You don’t need to write on many subjects to be a great writer.
2. You do need to be able to explore a theme deeply.

ANALYSIS: John says two things (listed above). The right answer will restate one of them.

Note that John doesn’t say that Favilla is a great writer. John disagrees with Muriel’s criterion (that a great writer must write on many subject). But John might still agree with Muriel’s conclusion (that Favilla is not a great writer).

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1. CORRECT. This is number one above. John disagrees with Muriel on this point. You can still be great, even if you don’t write on many subjects.
2. This contradicts John’s second point. He thinks a writer does need to be able to explore a theme in depth.
3. John said the ability to explore a theme deeply was a necessary condition. You might still be a terrible writer even if you can explore a theme in depth.
4. John didn’t say that varied subject matter is bad. He just said you don’t need to write on varied subject matter in order to be a great writer.
5. John didn’t even mention distinctive styles.

Recap: The question begins with “Muriel: I admire Favilla’s novels, but she does not”. It is a Must be True question. Learn more about LSAT MBT questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.