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Complete Question Explanation
(See the complete passage discussion here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=13783)
The correct answer choice is (B)
This question asks us to identify the abstract relationship between the two passages. While understanding Passage Similarities and Differences is key, pay close attention to the general purpose behind each passage.
Answer choice (A): Although the author of passage A is not directly affected by the problem of patent abuse, she makes no effort to objectively report it, and is clearly critical of the patent system (lines 11-12). This answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (B): This is the correct answer choice. Both passages discuss the problem of patent abuse; however, as a software maker, the author of passage B is directly affected by it.
Answer choice (C): Although the author of passage A has clear reservations about the strategy of accumulating large patent portfolios, she is not “highly critical” of it. In fact, the author (reluctantly) urges companies to adopt it in order to avoid a “fundamental mistake” (lines 23-24). This answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (D): Just because passage A outlines a problem does not mean the problem can be properly described as an “impasse” (i.e. a standoff or a stalemate). Also, the defensive strategy adopted in passage B is not a solution to the problem, let alone a “way out of this impasse.” This answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (E): The two passages adopt a similar stance toward patent abuse, and neither of them considers both sides of the dispute. This answer choice is incorrect.
(See the complete passage discussion here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=13783)
The correct answer choice is (B)
This question asks us to identify the abstract relationship between the two passages. While understanding Passage Similarities and Differences is key, pay close attention to the general purpose behind each passage.
Answer choice (A): Although the author of passage A is not directly affected by the problem of patent abuse, she makes no effort to objectively report it, and is clearly critical of the patent system (lines 11-12). This answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (B): This is the correct answer choice. Both passages discuss the problem of patent abuse; however, as a software maker, the author of passage B is directly affected by it.
Answer choice (C): Although the author of passage A has clear reservations about the strategy of accumulating large patent portfolios, she is not “highly critical” of it. In fact, the author (reluctantly) urges companies to adopt it in order to avoid a “fundamental mistake” (lines 23-24). This answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (D): Just because passage A outlines a problem does not mean the problem can be properly described as an “impasse” (i.e. a standoff or a stalemate). Also, the defensive strategy adopted in passage B is not a solution to the problem, let alone a “way out of this impasse.” This answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (E): The two passages adopt a similar stance toward patent abuse, and neither of them considers both sides of the dispute. This answer choice is incorrect.