LSAT 140 | Section 4 | Reading Comprehension: Q4

RC Question 4 Explanation

DISCUSSION: We can see Gilliam’s opinions in two places: the second sentence of the second paragraph and the fourth sentence of the second paragraph. Gilliam clearly is dissatisfied with representational art, but he is not too harsh about it.

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1. This is exceptionally strong answer. If Gilliam felt this way, he would basically spit on the art of those who made representational art.
   Gilliam clearly dislikes representational art, but he hasn’t expressed open hatred.
2. CORRECT. The passage is clear about this. See the second sentence of the second paragraph and the fourth sentence of the second paragraph.
3. “Whimsical” means means playfully or fancifully. Gilliam seems deadly serious about art.
   If you don’t know a word, see if it reminds you of similar words, such as “whimsy” or “whim”. Acting on a whim is probably a phrase you know.
4. The second sentence of the second paragraph and the fourth sentence of the second paragraph clearly show that Gilliam disapproves of representational art.
5. The second sentence of the second paragraph and the fourth sentence of the second paragraph contradict this answer.