Logical Reasoning

PT136 · S4 · Q9 Terrence Gurney suggests

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Terrence Gurney suggests that because his books appeal to a wide audience, he is not given due credit for his literary achievements.

Opposing Evidence

Gurney’s books tell interesting stories.

Opposing Point

Terrence Gurney suggests that because his books appeal to a wide audience, he is not given due credit for his literary achievements.

Premise

Gurney’s writing is flat, leaving no lasting impression on the reader.

Intermediate Conclusion

This is likely the reason that Gurney has not received praise for literary achievement.

Main Conclusion

Surely he is mistaken. rephrase: People aren't refraining from giving TG credit for his literary accomplishments because TG's books are too mainstream.

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Which one of the following most accurately states the argument's overall conclusion?

  1. Correct

    Terrence Gurney is mistaken when

    Why this is right

    This best paraphrases the argument’s main point.

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

    87% picked this

  2. Terrence Gurney's books are not

    Too Narrow

    This is implied by the author’s evidence, but the author’s conclusion is that Gurney is mistaken about why he is not credited with literary achievements.

    5% picked this

  3. Even though Terrence Gurney's books

    Evidence

    This is a premise in the argument.

    7% picked this

  4. Terrence Gurney has not been

    Opposing Point

    This is the point the author intends to challenge.

    1% picked this

  5. Terrence Gurney should have received

    Contradiction

    The author does not think Gurney’s books merit literary achievement.

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