While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:Christopher Nolan is an acclaimed British filmmaker.Nolan directed the war...
GMAT Expression of Ideas : (Expression) Questions
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- Christopher Nolan is an acclaimed British filmmaker.
- Nolan directed the war film 'Dunkirk' in 2017.
- 'Dunkirk' received the Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
- Nolan's film 'Inception' won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.
- The Academy Awards honor excellence in cinematic achievements.
The student wants to distinguish between the different types of Academy Award recognition that Nolan's films have received. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
Christopher Nolan directed acclaimed films in different years.
Christopher Nolan is a filmmaker honored for excellence in cinematic achievements.
'Dunkirk' received recognition for sound editing, while 'Inception' won for visual effects.
Both 'Dunkirk' and 'Inception' were honored for excellence in cinematic achievements.
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Part A: Create Passage Analysis Table
| Text from Passage | Analysis |
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| Christopher Nolan is an acclaimed British filmmaker. |
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| Nolan directed the war film Dunkirk in 2017. |
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| Dunkirk received the Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. |
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| Nolans film Inception won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. |
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| The Academy Awards honor excellence in cinematic achievements. |
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Step 2: Interpret the Question Precisely
What's being asked? Which choice best distinguishes between the different award types.
What type of answer do we need? A statement that clearly shows the difference between the awards each film won.
Any limiting keywords? Distinguish between - the answer must show contrast/difference, not just mention both films.
Step 3: Prethink the Answer
- The correct answer needs to clearly show that Nolans films won different categories of Academy Awards
- From our analysis, Dunkirk won for sound editing while Inception won for visual effects - these are two completely different technical categories
- The answer should specifically mention both films and contrast their award types
Christopher Nolan directed acclaimed films in different years.
✗ Incorrect
- States Nolan directed films in different years
- Doesn't mention Academy Awards at all
- Focuses on timing rather than award recognition
Christopher Nolan is a filmmaker honored for excellence in cinematic achievements.
✗ Incorrect
- Says Nolan is honored for cinematic achievements generally
- Doesn't distinguish between different types of awards
- Too vague - doesn't show the specific differences
'Dunkirk' received recognition for sound editing, while 'Inception' won for visual effects.
✓ Correct
- Specifically states Dunkirk won for sound editing while Inception won for visual effects
- Uses while to clearly contrast the two different award categories
- Directly accomplishes the goal of distinguishing between award types
Both 'Dunkirk' and 'Inception' were honored for excellence in cinematic achievements.
✗ Incorrect
- Says both films were honored but doesn't specify how they differ
- Groups them together rather than distinguishing between them