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Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: A prosecutor claims a witness could definitely see the criminal because the robbery happened before the full moon went down.
Conclusion: There was sufficient light for the witness to make a reliable identification of the perpetrator.
Reasoning: The robbery occurred while the moon was still in the sky, and it was a full moon which provides significant light before setting.
Analysis: The prosecutor is making a leap from 'the moon was out' to 'the witness could see clearly.' You should look for an answer that introduces an alternative factor that could have blocked that light or hindered the identification. Just because the moon is full doesn't mean there aren't clouds, shadows, or a witness with a very poorly timed case of the 'squints.' The argument assumes that the presence of a light source automatically guarantees visibility, which is a classic opening for a rebuttal.
Conclusion: There was sufficient light for the witness to make a reliable identification of the perpetrator.
Reasoning: The robbery occurred while the moon was still in the sky, and it was a full moon which provides significant light before setting.
Analysis: The prosecutor is making a leap from 'the moon was out' to 'the witness could see clearly.' You should look for an answer that introduces an alternative factor that could have blocked that light or hindered the identification. Just because the moon is full doesn't mean there aren't clouds, shadows, or a witness with a very poorly timed case of the 'squints.' The argument assumes that the presence of a light source automatically guarantees visibility, which is a classic opening for a rebuttal.
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Unlock Full Passage14.The prosecutor's reasoning is most vulnerable to criticism because it overlooks which one of the following possibilities?
Correct Answer
E
E points out that clouds or similar conditions could have interfered with the moon’s light. That directly undermines the prosecutor’s inference from “full moon before moonset” to “enough light at the scene,” showing a key overlooked possibility.
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