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CR · Critical Reasoning
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Liam: The journalist argues that the decrease in readership of poetry is due to the rise of social media, the fast pace of modern life, and people's preference for visual content over written words. However, in making this assertion, the journalist has ignored significant factors. It is certainly important to note that much contemporary poetry lacks depth—indeed, a lot of it is trivial and uninspiring—while numerous excellent articles, essays, academic journals, and other forms of literature are readily accessible. Which one of the following most accurately captures the main conclusion of Liam’s argument?
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The journalist’s assertion that poetry is being overshadowed by social media and visual content is incorrect.
B
Contemporary poetry is not popular because it is trivial, uninspiring, and lacks depth.
C
The perspective presented by the journalist was developed without taking into account all relevant evidence.
D
People still read as much as they did before, but most of the literature they engage with is not poetry.
E
There are many high-quality articles, essays, academic journals, and other literature available today.
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EndeMay 2, 2025
can you explain more?
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