medium · LSAT Logical Reasoning
A literary critic argues that the author's second novel was written under duress, citing the darker tone of the narrative. The critic concludes that the work is inferior to the first. Claim [1]: But tone is often a stylistic choice rather than a reflection of the author's psychological state. Claim [2]: Furthermore, many of the world's most acclaimed masterpieces are characterized by a dark, pessimistic tone. Thus, the critic's criterion for assessing the novel's quality is fundamentally flawed.
What is the logical role of Claim [2] in the argument?
- It is a description of the tone of the author's second novel.
- It is an intermediate conclusion that follows from Claim [1].
- It is the main conclusion of the argument.
- It is a premise offering counterexamples that support the author's main conclusion.
- It accurately notes that dark masterpieces exist, but it is offered to argue that the second novel is superior to the first.
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