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#23642
Complete Question Explanation
Point at Issue. The correct answer choice is (D)
Here we see Illana concluding that Carver's writing is inferior, based on the fact that the author's stories are somber. While Gustav agrees that the stories are indeed somber, he argues that the positive attributes of the writing makes Carver one of the best writers of the past three decades. They disagree about whether or not somber and pessimistic stories can still be good.
Answer choice (A): While Gustav would certainly agree with this statement, Ilana doesn't comment on this topic, so this answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (B): Both speakers would agree that there is some pessimism, but do not comment on whether Carver's vision is inherently pessimistic.
Answer choice (C): Gustav's comments reflect his agreement with this statement, but Ilana does not comment, so this cannot be the answer choice which reflects their verified point at issue.
Answer choice (D): This is the correct answer choice. Ilana believes that somber and pessimistic stories are surely inferior, whereas Gustav conceded to the point Carver's stories are somber, but believes them to be good nonetheless.
Answer choice (E): While Ilana appears to believe this, specifically with regard to somberness and pessimism, we cannot be sure whether Gustav would consider some characteristics decisive.
Point at Issue. The correct answer choice is (D)
Here we see Illana concluding that Carver's writing is inferior, based on the fact that the author's stories are somber. While Gustav agrees that the stories are indeed somber, he argues that the positive attributes of the writing makes Carver one of the best writers of the past three decades. They disagree about whether or not somber and pessimistic stories can still be good.
Answer choice (A): While Gustav would certainly agree with this statement, Ilana doesn't comment on this topic, so this answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (B): Both speakers would agree that there is some pessimism, but do not comment on whether Carver's vision is inherently pessimistic.
Answer choice (C): Gustav's comments reflect his agreement with this statement, but Ilana does not comment, so this cannot be the answer choice which reflects their verified point at issue.
Answer choice (D): This is the correct answer choice. Ilana believes that somber and pessimistic stories are surely inferior, whereas Gustav conceded to the point Carver's stories are somber, but believes them to be good nonetheless.
Answer choice (E): While Ilana appears to believe this, specifically with regard to somberness and pessimism, we cannot be sure whether Gustav would consider some characteristics decisive.