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Complete Question Explanation
(See the complete passage discussion here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=14608)
The correct answer choice is (D)
Rhetorically determined code-switching is discussed in the third paragraph and is described as using a
secondary language to better express a certain emotional attitude or feeling.
Answer choice (A): The third paragraph states that rhetorical code-switching is “used only sparingly to
achieve certain rhetorical effects” (line 50). The example given here is not technically code-switching
but rather a lack of fluency and is motivated by necessity rather than a desire to achieve certain rhetorical
effects.
Answer choice (B): Although this method of translation may achieve a certain rhetorical effect, codeswitching
is the frequent and smooth alternation between two languages in a conversation and does not
necessarily apply to written translations. Further, the code-switching in this example is done to preserve
originality (the author invented the words), not achieve a certain rhetorical emphasis.
Answer choice (C): Here, the businessman is not alternating between languages within a conversation.
The use of the second language is a conscious decision which reflects situational factors determined by
the preference of an audience.
Answer choice (D): This is the correct answer choice. This answer choice correctly describes
rhetorically determined code-switching as defined by the passage.
Answer choice (E): Again, the language switch described here is not code-switching and does not have
a rhetorical motivation. It should now be obvious how developing a firm understanding of the key terms
defined in this passage will help to maximize a test taker’s score on this section of the test.
(See the complete passage discussion here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=14608)
The correct answer choice is (D)
Rhetorically determined code-switching is discussed in the third paragraph and is described as using a
secondary language to better express a certain emotional attitude or feeling.
Answer choice (A): The third paragraph states that rhetorical code-switching is “used only sparingly to
achieve certain rhetorical effects” (line 50). The example given here is not technically code-switching
but rather a lack of fluency and is motivated by necessity rather than a desire to achieve certain rhetorical
effects.
Answer choice (B): Although this method of translation may achieve a certain rhetorical effect, codeswitching
is the frequent and smooth alternation between two languages in a conversation and does not
necessarily apply to written translations. Further, the code-switching in this example is done to preserve
originality (the author invented the words), not achieve a certain rhetorical emphasis.
Answer choice (C): Here, the businessman is not alternating between languages within a conversation.
The use of the second language is a conscious decision which reflects situational factors determined by
the preference of an audience.
Answer choice (D): This is the correct answer choice. This answer choice correctly describes
rhetorically determined code-switching as defined by the passage.
Answer choice (E): Again, the language switch described here is not code-switching and does not have
a rhetorical motivation. It should now be obvious how developing a firm understanding of the key terms
defined in this passage will help to maximize a test taker’s score on this section of the test.