Even though trading in ivory has

Answer choices

1. A

   Irrelevant Comparison6% picked this

   Most people who play the piano but are not concert pianists can nonetheless easily distinguish between the new synthetic

   We don't care that people can tell the difference between this new synthetic ivory and other crappier version of fake ivory. We need to be convinced that ivory users aren't cool with this new synthetic ivory.

   6%
2. B

   Opposite Impact8% picked this

   The new synthetic ivory can be manufactured to resemble in color and surface texture any of the various types of natural

   This makes the new synthetic ivory sound awesome, which goes against the author's conclusion. She is arguing it won't reduce demand for real ivory, but this sounds like it does a great job of being an alternative option.

   8%
3. C

   No Impact5% picked this

   Other natural products such as bone or tortoise shell have not proven to be acceptable substitutes for natural

   We don't care what previous options failed to be a substitute for piano keys. We already know that synthetic ivory is an acceptable substitute for piano keys. We need to know whether it would be an acceptable substitute for other ivory uses, so we can assess whether it will significantly cut down on ivory demand.

   5%
4. D

   Correct78% picked this

   The most common use for natural ivory is in ornamental carvings, which are prized not only for the quality of their workmanship but also

   Why this is right

   Since the biggest demand for ivory is a type of product that cares about using authentic materials, this product would not accept synthetic ivory as a substitute. Thus synthetic ivory will not reduce demand among the biggest segment of the ivory market. This helps the author argue that synthetic ivory won't significantly impact the overall demand for ivory.

   Skill tested: Strengthen · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

   78%
5. E

   Opposite (if anything)3% picked this

   It costs significantly less to produce the new synthetic ivory then it does to produce any of the ivory substitutes

   Like (C), we don't care about previous attempts at ivory substitutes. We know synthetic ivory works for pianos. This is telling us it's also cheap to produce, which makes it sound like it could be cheaper to buy, which would make it more appealing to people. So if anything this would undermine the author's notion that ivory buyers overall aren't going to want to switch to this new synthetic ivory.

   3%