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I am not convinced with the Answer D.

Whats the "opposing point of view" here ? ".. these regulations are defended in the name of “democracy" would mean that the regulations are protected/supported by democratic rules.. so this is actually a supporting view.. the fact that it does have a contradiction is a different thing.

(D) should have read "revealing a contradiction in a supporting point of view". Wotsay ?
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I see what you're saying about C but I don't think it's the best answer here for a couple of reasons. "Democracy" isn't defined by its protection of free speech or free press but "the spirit of democracy" could be. Secondly, for the passage to be taking advantage of inconsistencies in the definition of democracy, it would need to call two separate definitions of "democracy" that clearly contradict each other. I don't think the passage is attempting to make that distinction. Instead, I think, its invoking the general understanding of "the spirit of democracy" and arguing partial censorship opposes that concept.
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I am not convinced with the Answer D.

Whats the "opposing point of view" here ? ".. these regulations are defended in the name of “democracy" would mean that the regulations are protected/supported by democratic rules.. so this is actually a supporting view.. the fact that it does have a contradiction is a different thing.

(D) should have read "revealing a contradiction in a supporting point of view". Wotsay ?


The author clearly supports that there should be “no” restriction on speech or print of language. The opposing point of view is what is actually implemented at many colleges today (there ‘are’ restrictions). The author reveals contradiction in that opposing point of view (by explaining democracy).
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Here the argument is the last sentence in the paragraph which is against the regulations imposed against free speech. The opposing view supports the regulations & does so in the name of democracy.

But by restricting free speech which is important for democracy, the regulations act against the same democracy which is being used to justify them. Hence a contradiction. So, D is the correct answer.

As for C, nothing is mentioned in the paragraph pertaining to the definition of democracy, let alone its inconsistencies.
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At many colleges today, regulations have been imposed that forbid the use in speech or print of language that “offends” or “insults” the members of any group, especially women and racial, ethnic, and religious minorities. Although these regulations are defended in the name of “democracy,” they restrict freedom of speech and the press in a way that opposes the true spirit of democracy.

The argument above attempts to prove its case primarily by

(A) impugning the credentials of an opponent - Out of scope
(B) providing examples that support a theoretical principle - out of scope as no example has been provided
(C) taking advantage of inconsistencies in the definition of “democracy” - out of scope as democracy has not been defined
(D) revealing a contradiction in an opposing point of view
Since the regulations supress right of speech and freedom of expression they are contradicting the true spirit of democracy
(E) appealing to the patriotic feelings of its audience - Out of scope, no such mention given
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At many colleges today, regulations have been imposed that forbid the use in speech or print of language that “offends” or “insults” the members of any group, especially women and racial, ethnic, and religious minorities. Although these regulations are defended in the name of “democracy,” they restrict freedom of speech and the press in a way that opposes the true spirit of democracy.


The argument above attempts to prove its case primarily by

(A) impugning the credentials of an opponent
Wrong. We don't have any opponent here.

(B) providing examples that support a theoretical principle
Wrong. It is providing an example of a paradox.

(C) taking advantage of inconsistencies in the definition of “democracy”
Wrong. Was my second choice but i found a better one.

(D) revealing a contradiction in an opposing point of view
Right. Perfect.

(E) appealing to the patriotic feelings of its audience
Wrong. Not invoking any feelings.
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