Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT105 S4 Q2 Explanation

The blues is a modern musical

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TopicsParadox

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Stimulus

The blues is a modern musical form whose lyrics usually address such topics as frustration, anger, oppression, and restlessness. Yet blues musicians claim to find joy in performing, and the musicians and fans alike say an affirmation of life, love, and hope.

What this question is testing

Paradox

Your task

Break the argument into its conclusion and evidence, then do exactly what the question stem asks with that structure.

Common trap

Answers that sound relevant to the topic but don't connect to the argument's actual reasoning.

Winning move

Predict what a right answer must do, then test each choice against the conclusion-evidence gap.

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The question
2.

Each of the following, if true, helps to resolve the apparent conflict in

Answer choices

  1. Trap1% picked this

    The sharing of blues music serves to create a cohesive, sympathetic

  2. Correct91% picked this

    Blues musicians who do not draw on their personal tragedies are no more successful than

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

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

  3. Trap1% picked this

    The irony and wit found in the blues provide a sense of perspective

  4. Trap2% picked this

    The realization that other people share one's plight is helpful in dealing

  5. Trap5% picked this

    The conversion of personal sorrow into an artistic work can have a cathartic effect on

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