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The play La Finestrina, written and first produced in Italy in the eighteenth century, is now being performed at the central theatre. A reviewer has claimed that the current production is unfaithful to the original production. Yet, in important respects, this claim is inaccurate. After all, the set and costume designs for the current production were based on production notes and sketches from the original. Moreover, although the reviewer accurately observed that the actor who plays Harlequin the clown gives a performance highly reminiscent of the twentieth-century American actor Groucho Marx, it is worth pointing out that many comic performances by Groucho Marx are highly reminiscent of the traditional comic acting style in Italy in the eighteenth century.
In the argument given, the two boldfaced portions play which of the following roles?
A. The first is an observation that has been advanced to support a position that the argument opposes; the second provides the information to undermine the force of that observation.
B. The first is an observation that has been advanced to support a position that the argument opposes; the second introduces a potential objection to the position that the argument defends.
C. The first is an observation that has been advanced to support a position that the argument opposes; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.
D. The first is a position that the argument opposes; the second is an intermediate conclusion drawn in order to support the main conclusion of the argument.
E. The first is a position that the argument opposes; the second provides evidence in support of the position that the argument defends.
In the argument given, the two boldfaced portions play which of the following roles?
A. The first is an observation that has been advanced to support a position that the argument opposes; the second provides the information to undermine the force of that observation.
B. The first is an observation that has been advanced to support a position that the argument opposes; the second introduces a potential objection to the position that the argument defends.
C. The first is an observation that has been advanced to support a position that the argument opposes; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.
D. The first is a position that the argument opposes; the second is an intermediate conclusion drawn in order to support the main conclusion of the argument.
E. The first is a position that the argument opposes; the second provides evidence in support of the position that the argument defends.
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The play La Finestrina, written and first produced in Italy in the eighteenth century, is now being performed at the central theatre. A reviewer has claimed that the current production is unfaithful to the original production. Yet, in important respects, this claim is inaccurate. After all, the set and costume designs for the current production were based on production notes and sketches from the original. Moreover, although the reviewer accurately observed that the actor who plays Harlequin the clown gives a performance highly reminiscent of the twentieth-century American actor Groucho Marx, it is worth pointing out that many comic performances by Groucho Marx are highly reminiscent of the traditional comic acting style in Italy in the eighteenth century.
Let's begin by breaking down the passage:
Background information - The play La Finestrina, written and first produced in Italy in the eighteenth century, is now being performed at the central theatre.
Claim that the argument opposes - A reviewer has claimed that the current production is unfaithful to the original production.
Main conclusion of the argument - in important respects, this claim is inaccurate.
Support for main conclusion - After all, the set and costume designs for the current production were based on production notes and sketches from the original.
Concession that something the reviewer observed is accurate - although the reviewer accurately observed that the actor who plays Harlequin the clown gives a performance highly reminiscent of the twentieth-century American actor Groucho Marx
Information that supports the main conclusion by countering the above observation by the reviewer - it is worth pointing out that many comic performances by Groucho Marx are highly reminiscent of the traditional comic acting style in Italy in the eighteenth century.
In the argument given, the two boldfaced portions play which of the following roles?
This is a Boldface question, and the correct answer will accurately describe the roles of the two boldfaced portions of the passage.
A. The first is an observation that has been advanced to support a position that the argument opposes; the second provides the information to undermine the force of that observation.
The first part of this choice is correct since the first boldfaced portion is an observation that has been advanced by the reviewer to support the reviewer's position, which the argument opposes.
Also, the second part of this choice is correct since the second boldfaced portion undermines the support for the reviewer's position provided by the reviewer's observation, i.e., the first boldfaced portion.
After all, the information "many comic performances by Groucho Marx are highly reminiscent of the traditional comic acting style in Italy in the eighteenth century," indicates that the production is not unfaithful to the original Italian production even though it's true that "the actor who plays Harlequin the clown gives a performance highly reminiscent of the twentieth-century American actor Groucho Marx."
Keep
B. The first is an observation that has been advanced to support a position that the argument opposes; the second introduces a potential objection to the position that the argument defends.
The first part of this choice is correct since the first boldfaced portion is an observation that has been advanced by the reviewer to support the reviewer's position, which the argument opposes.
However, the second part of this choice is incorrect since the second boldfaced portion does not introduce an objection to the argument's conclusion. Rather, in a way, the second supports the main conclusion by countering the reviewer's observation presented by the first boldfaced portion.
Eliminate.
C. The first is an observation that has been advanced to support a position that the argument opposes; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.
The first part of this choice is correct since the first boldfaced portion is an observation that has been advanced by the reviewer to support the reviewer's position, which the argument opposes.
However, the second part of this choice is incorrect since the second boldfaced portion is not the main conclusion but rather information that in a way supports the main conclusion by countering the reviewer's observation presented by the first boldfaced portion.
Eliminate.
D. The first is a position that the argument opposes; the second is an intermediate conclusion drawn in order to support the main conclusion of the argument.
The first part of this choice is incorrect since the first is not a "position" that the argument opposes. Rather, it's information that could be taken as support for a position the argument opposes, which is the position of the reviewer.
Also, the second part of this choice is incorrect because, although the second boldfaced portion does in a way support the main conclusion, it is not "an intermediate conclusion" since it is not a conclusion supported by evidence in the passage. Rather, it is simply a statement of fact.
Eliminate.
E. The first is a position that the argument opposes; the second provides evidence in support of the position that the argument defends.
The second part of this choice is arguably correct since the second boldfaced portion does effectively support "the position that the argument defends," i.e., the main conclusion, by countering what the first boldfaced portion says.
However, the first part of this choice is incorrect since the first is not a "position" that the argument opposes. Rather, it's information that could be taken as support for a position the argument opposes, which is the position of the reviewer.
Eliminate.
Correct answer: A
Let's begin by breaking down the passage:
Background information - The play La Finestrina, written and first produced in Italy in the eighteenth century, is now being performed at the central theatre.
Claim that the argument opposes - A reviewer has claimed that the current production is unfaithful to the original production.
Main conclusion of the argument - in important respects, this claim is inaccurate.
Support for main conclusion - After all, the set and costume designs for the current production were based on production notes and sketches from the original.
Concession that something the reviewer observed is accurate - although the reviewer accurately observed that the actor who plays Harlequin the clown gives a performance highly reminiscent of the twentieth-century American actor Groucho Marx
Information that supports the main conclusion by countering the above observation by the reviewer - it is worth pointing out that many comic performances by Groucho Marx are highly reminiscent of the traditional comic acting style in Italy in the eighteenth century.
In the argument given, the two boldfaced portions play which of the following roles?
This is a Boldface question, and the correct answer will accurately describe the roles of the two boldfaced portions of the passage.
A. The first is an observation that has been advanced to support a position that the argument opposes; the second provides the information to undermine the force of that observation.
The first part of this choice is correct since the first boldfaced portion is an observation that has been advanced by the reviewer to support the reviewer's position, which the argument opposes.
Also, the second part of this choice is correct since the second boldfaced portion undermines the support for the reviewer's position provided by the reviewer's observation, i.e., the first boldfaced portion.
After all, the information "many comic performances by Groucho Marx are highly reminiscent of the traditional comic acting style in Italy in the eighteenth century," indicates that the production is not unfaithful to the original Italian production even though it's true that "the actor who plays Harlequin the clown gives a performance highly reminiscent of the twentieth-century American actor Groucho Marx."
Keep
B. The first is an observation that has been advanced to support a position that the argument opposes; the second introduces a potential objection to the position that the argument defends.
The first part of this choice is correct since the first boldfaced portion is an observation that has been advanced by the reviewer to support the reviewer's position, which the argument opposes.
However, the second part of this choice is incorrect since the second boldfaced portion does not introduce an objection to the argument's conclusion. Rather, in a way, the second supports the main conclusion by countering the reviewer's observation presented by the first boldfaced portion.
Eliminate.
C. The first is an observation that has been advanced to support a position that the argument opposes; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.
The first part of this choice is correct since the first boldfaced portion is an observation that has been advanced by the reviewer to support the reviewer's position, which the argument opposes.
However, the second part of this choice is incorrect since the second boldfaced portion is not the main conclusion but rather information that in a way supports the main conclusion by countering the reviewer's observation presented by the first boldfaced portion.
Eliminate.
D. The first is a position that the argument opposes; the second is an intermediate conclusion drawn in order to support the main conclusion of the argument.
The first part of this choice is incorrect since the first is not a "position" that the argument opposes. Rather, it's information that could be taken as support for a position the argument opposes, which is the position of the reviewer.
Also, the second part of this choice is incorrect because, although the second boldfaced portion does in a way support the main conclusion, it is not "an intermediate conclusion" since it is not a conclusion supported by evidence in the passage. Rather, it is simply a statement of fact.
Eliminate.
E. The first is a position that the argument opposes; the second provides evidence in support of the position that the argument defends.
The second part of this choice is arguably correct since the second boldfaced portion does effectively support "the position that the argument defends," i.e., the main conclusion, by countering what the first boldfaced portion says.
However, the first part of this choice is incorrect since the first is not a "position" that the argument opposes. Rather, it's information that could be taken as support for a position the argument opposes, which is the position of the reviewer.
Eliminate.
Correct answer: A
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