Akela wrote:
Terrence Gurney suggests that because his books appeal to a wide audience, he is not given due credit for his literary achievements. Surely he is mistaken. Gurney's books tell interesting stories, but the writing is flat, leaving no lasting impression on the reader. This is likely the reason that Gurney has not received praise for literary achievement.
Which one of the following most accurately states the argument's overall conclusion?
Summary in own Words:Terrence Gurney thinks of Reason A because of which he is not given credit for Literary achievement. The author says nono, there is a different reason for that.
(A) Terrence Gurney is mistaken when he suggests that the wide appeal of his books has prevented him from being given due credit for his literary achievements.
Expl: Sounds good. Terrence seems to be mistaken, considering the reason why he is not given credit. That is what the author basically says. Keep it for now.
Potential Candidate.(B) Terrence Gurney's books are not significant literary achievements.
Expl: The author does not necessarily conclude that. The author could
still think that Terrence's books are literary achievements and
still draw his conclusion that there is a different reason why Terrence did not receive credit.
Incorrect.(C) Even though Terrence Gurney's books tell interesting stories, his writing is flat and leaves no lasting impression on the reader.
Expl: That is a restatement of a claim of the author. But is that the conclusion? No, the main point of the author is that there is a different reason for not receiving credit. The author does not say that Terrence' writing is flat[...] in order to conclude that Terrence' writing is flat[...]!
Incorrect.(D) Terrence Gurney has not been given due credit for his literary achievements because his books appeal to such a wide audience.
Expl: Thats a restatement of Terrence' statement. But the author thinks a bit different.
Incorrect.(E) Terrence Gurney should have received some praise for his literary achievements despite the fact that his writing is flat and leaves no lasting impression on the reader.
Expl: The author never says that despite the flat writing
Terrence should have received praise. The author just says that there is a different reason why Terrence did not receive credit for literary achievement.
Incorrect.A) it is then.