Logic Breakdown

Passage Summary: Leslie tells Erich he's being crazy for chasing treasure. She points out that he wouldn't trade a hand for the whole world, yet he's currently destroying his whole body for a treasure that isn't even worth that much.

Conclusion: Erich's pursuit of the treasure is an irrational endeavor.

Reasoning: Erich admits his hands are more valuable than the world, yet he is damaging his entire body for something less valuable than the world.

Analysis: To find the conclusion, look for the claim Leslie is trying to prove throughout the dialogue. She starts by stating her thesis—that the quest is irrational—and then uses Erich's own logic to back him into a corner. The final sentence, 'I rest my case,' confirms that everything preceding it was evidence for that initial opening statement. We identify this by seeing how the premises about the tablet and the body are used to support the opening claim.

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19.

Which one of the following most accurately expresses the main conclusion drawn in Leslie's argument?

Correct Answer
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Leslie’s main point is that Erich is acting irrationally by continuing to pursue the treasure. That’s what she promised to show and what “I rest my case” signals she has established.
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