Point at IssueDiff: Hard
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: McKee thinks heckling is a harmless part of comedy that venues should leave alone, while Chapman thinks it's an annoying distraction that only the heckler enjoys.
Reasoning: McKee argues that heckling is a tradition that performers handle well and should not be banned; Chapman argues that heckling is only a tradition because it is allowed and that it is a selfish distraction for the audience.
Analysis: In this 'Point at Issue' question with an 'EXCEPT' modifier, we are looking for the one topic where there is no clear disagreement. McKee and Chapman clearly clash on the value of heckling and whether it should be permitted. To find the correct answer, apply the 'Agree/Disagree' test to each option. The four incorrect answers will be points where one speaker says 'yes' and the other says 'no.' The correct answer will be a point where they might agree, or where one speaker has not expressed an opinion. It's a classic case of a comedy club clash—one person sees a tradition, the other sees a nuisance.
Reasoning: McKee argues that heckling is a tradition that performers handle well and should not be banned; Chapman argues that heckling is only a tradition because it is allowed and that it is a selfish distraction for the audience.
Analysis: In this 'Point at Issue' question with an 'EXCEPT' modifier, we are looking for the one topic where there is no clear disagreement. McKee and Chapman clearly clash on the value of heckling and whether it should be permitted. To find the correct answer, apply the 'Agree/Disagree' test to each option. The four incorrect answers will be points where one speaker says 'yes' and the other says 'no.' The correct answer will be a point where they might agree, or where one speaker has not expressed an opinion. It's a classic case of a comedy club clash—one person sees a tradition, the other sees a nuisance.
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Unlock Full Passage19.McKee's and Chapman's statements indicate that they disagree about each of the following except:
Correct Answer
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Both can agree that the best comedians are able to respond entertainingly to heckling. McKee states performers learn to respond entertainingly, and Chapman’s claim that heckling is usually a distraction does not deny that top comedians can handle it well.
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