Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Hard

PT8 S1 Q4 Explanation

The case of the French Revolution

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Stimulus

The case of the French Revolution is typically regarded as the best evidence for the claim that societies can reap more benefit than harm from a revolution. But even the French Revolution serves this role poorly, since France at the time of the Revolution had a unique advantage. Despite the Revolution, the and thus many of the disruptions that revolutions normally bring were avoided.

What this question is testing

Method

Your task

Describe how the argument proceeds — the technique it uses to reach its conclusion.

Common trap

Answers that describe a method the argument doesn't actually use.

Winning move

Track the role each statement plays, then match that to the choice describing the same moves.

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The question
4.

Which one of the following most accurately characterizes the argumentative strategy used

Answer choices

  1. Trap16% picked this

    demonstrating that the claim argued against is

  2. Trap5% picked this

    supporting a particular position on the basis of

  3. Correct65% picked this

    opposing a claim by undermining evidence offered in support of

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

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

  4. Trap14% picked this

    justifying a view through the use of a series of

  5. Trap1% picked this

    comparing two positions in order to illustrate their relative strengths

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