Question

Read the following passage from the body paragraph in an analysis essay:

Thoreau argues that the best type of government is one that is
subordinate to the people. He supports this idea by saying, Let
every man make known what kind of government would
command his respect, and that will be one step toward obtaining
it.
What is the primary weakness of this passage?

A. The claim is too subjective.
B. The chosen quote does not directly support the claim.
C. The quote is incorrectly incorporated into the passage.
D. The idea in the quote conflicts with the claim.

Answer 1

The primary weakness of the passage is that the claim is too subjective. Option A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The primary weakness of the passage is A. The claim is too subjective. Thoreau argues that the best type of government is one that is subordinate to the people, which is a subjective claim because what one person considers the best type of government may differ from another person's opinion.

The chosen quote does support the claim by emphasizing the importance of individuals expressing their preferences for the kind of government they respect, but it may not directly prove that a government subordinate to the people is the best type.

So option A.