Logical Reasoning

PT8 · S1 · Q4 The case of the French Revolution

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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.

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.

4.

Which one of the following most accurately characterizes the argumentative strategy used in the passage?

  1. demonstrating that the claim argued

    Trap

    16% picked this

  2. supporting a particular position on

    Trap

    3% picked this

  3. Correct

    opposing a claim by undermining

    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.

    66% picked this

  4. justifying a view through the

    Trap

    14% picked this

  5. comparing two positions in order

    Trap

    1% picked this

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