Question

Which statement best evaluates the reasoning in this excerpt from "Argument"?

If you argue for reputation, this makes your victory the easier; he is certainly, in all respects, an object of your pity rather than of your anger; and if he cannot comprehend your reasoning, you ought to thank nature for having given you so much the clearer understanding.

A. The reasoning is not sound; the author relies on overgeneralization.

B. The reasoning is not sound; the author uses an either-or argument.

C. The reasoning is sound; the author's argument is logical.

D. The reasoning is sound; the author uses facts.

Answer 1

Answer:c

Explanation: The author do provide logic in what he is saying. In the text he says "If you argue for reputation, this makes your victory the easier;"

Answer 2

Answer:

C). The reasoning is sound; the author's argument is logical.

Explanation:

As per the question, option D best evaluates the use of reasoning in the given excerpt taken from 'Argument'. The reasoning or logic in the given excerpt is quite firm as reflected by the use of substantial claims(that could be verified) like 'If you argue for reputation, this makes your victory the easier' as 'a valid and reasonable argument would enforce the opposition to bend their knees('as they can't comprehend your logic'). Therefore, the argument offers a logical claim and hence, option C is the correct answer.