Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Hard

PT139 S1 Q25 Explanation

Literary critic: A folktale

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TopicsSufficient Assumption

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Stimulus

Literary critic: A folktale is a traditional story told in an entertaining way, which may lead some to think that folktales lack deeper meaning. But this is not the case. A folktale is passed along by a culture for generations, and each storyteller adds something of his or her provide great insight into the wisdom of the culture.

What this question is testing

Sufficient Assumption

Your task

Find the assumption that, if added, guarantees the conclusion follows.

Common trap

Answers that only partly bridge the gap, leaving the conclusion unproven.

Winning move

Identify the new term in the conclusion and pick the choice that links it to the evidence.

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The question
25.

The main conclusion of the literary critic's argument can be properly inferred if which one of the

Answer choices

  1. Supports a Premise10% picked this

    Any tale that is passed along by a culture for generations can provide great insight into the

    This supports the premise of the argument.

  2. Correct69% picked this

    Any tale that provides insight into the wisdom of a culture is deeply meaningful

    Why this is right

    This bridges the gap IWC ? DM between providing great insight into the wisdom of the culture and possessing a deeper meaning.

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

  3. Out of Scope2% picked this

    Not every tale that lacks deep meaning or beauty is told

    Tales that are told solely for entertainment are not relevant to the argument.

  4. Reversal8% picked this

    Any tale with deep meaning provides great insight into the wisdom of the culture by which it

    This reverses the DM ? IWC relationship between providing great insight into the wisdom of the culture and possessing a deeper meaning.

  5. Out of Scope10% picked this

    A story that is told primarily for entertainment does not necessarily

    Tales that are told primarily for entertainment are not relevant to the argument.

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