LSAT 159 | Section 4 | Reading Comprehension: Q11

RC Question 11 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: The authors of the passages would be most likely to agree …

DISCUSSION: Both passages discuss how sports are perceived and valued by society. Passage A argues that sports are misunderstood by cultural critics who overlook their value and the sophistication of their audiences, while Passage B describes how academics often dismiss sports and fail to recognize their aesthetic appeal.

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1. Neither discusses how much variation exists among fans.
2. CORRECT. Both think sports and sports fans are too often unfairly criticized by critics or academics.
3. Passage B mentions where people seek aesthetic pleasure, but Passage A doesn’t.
4. Only Passage A discusses confusion about artistic standards, not B.
5. Again, only Passage A talks about audiences for art, not B.