LSAT Question Explanation
PT 105, Section 4, Question 2
ParadoxExplanation
The paradox here is that while blues lyrics are mostly about sorrowful topics, musicians enjoy playing the blues and musicians and fans say that blues music has a very positive, hopeful effect overall. We have to explain how this overall positive effect can exist despite the sad lyrics.
This is an "except" question, so four of the answer choices will explain the situation and one will not.
Answer choices
This could explain the overall positive effect of the blues, because it shows that the genre promotes a strong and empathetic community.
This doesn't explain why the blues are fun to play or why there is such a positive, hopeful attitude among the blues community.
This could explain the overall positive effect of the blues. It puts life's troubles into perspective, maybe helping people move forward and appreciate life.
Similarly to (A) this shows that the blues promotes a strong community which can make people feel better.
This shows why people enjoy playing and listening to the blues, despite it's sorrowful lyrics.