Everyone likes repertory theater.

Answer choices

1. A

   Weakens4% picked this

   In a repertory theater, a large capital outlay is required at the beginning

   This highlights that switching requires a large capital outlay, suggesting a financial risk, which does not support the argument for switching to repertory.

   4%
2. B

   Weakens1% picked this

   In a repertory theater, patrons need to pay overly close attention to the schedule in order to

   This states that patrons need to pay close attention to schedules, suggesting inconvenience, which is a disadvantage, thus not strengthening the recommendation.

   1%
3. C

   Weakens3% picked this

   In a repertory theater, storage space for sets for more than one production

   This indicates a need for ample storage space for sets, highlighting logistical challenges that theaters might face, not supporting the switch to repertory.

   3%
4. D

   Correct91% picked this

   In a repertory theater, plays can be rescheduled to meet

   Why this is right

   This suggests that repertory plays can be rescheduled to meet audience demand. Although weakly worded, this slight flexibility is a benefit that supports the argument for switching to repertory, contrasting with the negative implications of other options.

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

   91%
5. E

   Weakens1% picked this

   In a repertory theater, some actors who change roles from night to night find it difficult to master all

   This notes that changing roles from night to night is difficult for some actors, suggesting a potential downside to repertory theater that doesn't support the argument.

   1%