Point at IssueDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Antonia thinks the stock market is the best place for money because of high returns, but Maria disagrees, arguing that the risk of loss makes stable savings bonds a better bet.
Conclusion: Antonia concludes the stock market is the superior investment choice, while Maria concludes savings bonds are preferable.
Reasoning: Antonia points to the potential for quick, large profits; Maria acknowledges the profit potential but emphasizes the equal risk of loss and the benefits of steady income.
Analysis: For this Point at Issue question, we apply the 'Agree/Disagree' test to the speakers' claims. Both speakers actually agree that the stock market offers a chance for quick wealth, so that cannot be the point of contention. However, they flatly contradict each other on the 'best' or 'better' investment strategy. Antonia is a risk-taker who prioritizes upside, while Maria is risk-averse and prioritizes stability. Look for an answer choice that captures this disagreement over the overall desirability of the stock market versus safer alternatives.
Conclusion: Antonia concludes the stock market is the superior investment choice, while Maria concludes savings bonds are preferable.
Reasoning: Antonia points to the potential for quick, large profits; Maria acknowledges the profit potential but emphasizes the equal risk of loss and the benefits of steady income.
Analysis: For this Point at Issue question, we apply the 'Agree/Disagree' test to the speakers' claims. Both speakers actually agree that the stock market offers a chance for quick wealth, so that cannot be the point of contention. However, they flatly contradict each other on the 'best' or 'better' investment strategy. Antonia is a risk-taker who prioritizes upside, while Maria is risk-averse and prioritizes stability. Look for an answer choice that captures this disagreement over the overall desirability of the stock market versus safer alternatives.
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Unlock Full Passage6.Antonia's and Maria's statements provide the most support for holding that they disagree about whether
Correct Answer
E
E captures their disagreement about preference: Antonia favors the riskier quick-profit option (stocks as “best”), while Maria favors the reliable-income option (savings bonds as “better”). One would say yes, the other no.
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