Logical Reasoning

PT131 · S3 · Q17 A recent study of major motion

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A recent study of major motion pictures revealed that the vast majority of their plots were simply variations on plots that had been used many times before.

Apparent Paradox

A recent study of major motion pictures revealed that the vast majority of their plots were simply variations on plots that had been used many times before.

Despite this fact, many people enjoy seeing several new movies each year.

Evaluate

The wrong answers will all make it more clear why many people enjoy seeing several new movies each year, when the plots of these movies are for the most part ones that have been used before. For example, if people prefer plot lines that they are familiar with, it could explain why people enjoy such movies.

17.

Each of the following, if true, would contribute to an explanation of the apparent discrepancy in the information above EXCEPT:

  1. Correct

    Movies based on standard plots

    Why this is right

    Financial success is not relevant to explaining why people enjoy seeing several new movies each year.

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

    70% picked this

  2. If the details of their

    Explains the Paradox

    This suggests the moviegoers may not be aware that the movies they see are based on plots they have seen many times before.

    2% picked this

  3. Because of the large number

    Explains the Paradox

    This suggests that moviegoers are unlikely to see movies based on the same plot as other movies they have themselves already seen.

    9% picked this

  4. A certain aesthetic pleasure is

    Explains the Paradox

    This suggests that people enjoy seeing movies based on the same general plot structure.

    2% picked this

  5. Although most modern movie plots

    Explains the Paradox

    This suggests that moviegoers are unlikely to see movies based on the same plot as other movies they have themselves already seen.

    17% picked this

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