Craft and StructureVery hardWord for an argument that assumes what it should prove
Craft and Structure practice question
The pamphlet's reasoning is ____: it argues that the tax is unfair because it is unjust, and unjust because it is unfair.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
- A. circularCorrect
- B. exhaustive
- C. persuasive
- D. cautious
Answer: A. circular
Unfair because unjust because unfair.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. exhaustive
- Exhaustive means thorough.
- C. persuasive
- An argument that goes in a circle persuades no one.
- D. cautious
- Caution is not the flaw.
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