LSAT 115 | Section 2 | Logical Reasoning: Q6

LR Question 6 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Poor writers often express mundane ideas with elaborate syntax and…

QUESTION TYPE: Complete the Argument

ANALYSIS: Before looking at the answer choices on this type of question, ask yourself where it is leading.

Poor writers get bad results when they “express mundane ideas with elaborate syntax and esoteric vocabulary.”

The logical conclusion is that they should not express mundane ideas in such terms.

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1. This goes way too far. Too simple can be a bad thing. “Dog…good…pet. Get…dog.” Don’t write like that.
2. Why? If they buy your books, shouldn’t you be happy? The stimulus doesn’t support this answer.
3. I almost picked this. The stimulus is very specific: a complex style is bad when used by poor writers to express mundane ideas. Perhaps even poor writers can use a complex style successfully with ideas that aren’t mundane.
4. CORRECT. This is the best answer. If the idea is simple, keep the writing simple.
5. I’m pretty sure even an inattentive reader would notice the writing style I used in answer choice A. This is not supported by the stimulus.

Recap: The question begins with “Poor writers often express mundane ideas with elaborate syntax and”. It is a Complete the Argument question. Learn more about LSAT Complete the Argument questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.