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preptest 141 (preptest 73), lr1
summary
the content focuses on dissecting a flaw question related to an argument about the mastery of 15th versus 16th-century painters, illustrating how to identify and critique the underlying flaw in the argument presented.
- understanding the argument involves discerning its conclusion and the evidence supporting it.
- the flaw identified is the absence of evidence flaw, highlighting that disproving an argument does not equate to proving the opposite stance.
- the correct answer choice (e) is pinpointed by eliminating other options through careful analysis of the argument's structure and the specific flaw it contains.
- the process emphasizes the importance of closely examining the argument's claims and the evidence (or lack thereof) provided to support those claims.
- this example serves as a guide for tackling flaw questions by systematically breaking down the argument and focusing on the logic and evidence presented.
chapters
00:00
understanding the argument
01:07
identifying the flaw
02:02
analyzing answer choices
03:23
selecting the correct answer