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CR · Critical Reasoning
sub-505
Assumptions
After dedicating five years to studying ancient rituals, Elena observed that when the Song of Storms was performed by a circle of practitioners during the night of a new moon, the location mentioned in the song would experience a storm within a fortnight. Elena concluded that it would be impossible to invoke a storm using the song during the two weeks leading up to the new moon. Elena's conclusion relies on which of the following assumptions?
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The Song of Storms is only effective when performed under a new moon.
B
It only storms after the performance of the Song of Storms.
C
Practitioners only perform their rituals on moonless nights.
D
The practitioners' ability to influence weather has not been scientifically validated yet.
E
The song is ineffective unless a circle of skilled practitioners performs it.
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ShivangiJan 10, 2025
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sub-505
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CR