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Complete Question Explanation
Point at Issue-SN. The correct answer choice is (C)
Muriel argues that Favilla should not be considered a great writer since her subject matter is simply not varied enough. John contends that a great write does not need any diversity in subject matter, but rather the ability to explore a particular theme deeply.
In doing Point at Issue questions, we apply the Agree / Disagree Test.
Answer choice (A): Muriel would say no to this. John’s position, however, is unknown. Although by claiming that “a great writer does not need any diversity in subject matter”, he seems to disagree with this answer as well. Either way, it is not the correct answer.
Answer choice (B): Muriel would disagree. John’s position is again known. Although by saying that “a great writer must at least have the ability to explore a particular theme deeply”, he seems to disagree with this answer as well. Either way, it is again not the correct answer.
Answer choice (C): This is the correct answer choice. Muriel would agree with this. John disagrees in his claim “A great writer does not need any diversity in subject matter.”
Answer choice (D): Neither Muriel nor John make any mention of this in the stimulus.
Answer choice (E): Neither Muriel nor John make any mention of this in the stimulus.
Point at Issue-SN. The correct answer choice is (C)
Muriel argues that Favilla should not be considered a great writer since her subject matter is simply not varied enough. John contends that a great write does not need any diversity in subject matter, but rather the ability to explore a particular theme deeply.
In doing Point at Issue questions, we apply the Agree / Disagree Test.
Answer choice (A): Muriel would say no to this. John’s position, however, is unknown. Although by claiming that “a great writer does not need any diversity in subject matter”, he seems to disagree with this answer as well. Either way, it is not the correct answer.
Answer choice (B): Muriel would disagree. John’s position is again known. Although by saying that “a great writer must at least have the ability to explore a particular theme deeply”, he seems to disagree with this answer as well. Either way, it is again not the correct answer.
Answer choice (C): This is the correct answer choice. Muriel would agree with this. John disagrees in his claim “A great writer does not need any diversity in subject matter.”
Answer choice (D): Neither Muriel nor John make any mention of this in the stimulus.
Answer choice (E): Neither Muriel nor John make any mention of this in the stimulus.