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Question 331 - Reading Comprehension Practice | Prasnya
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28 Nov 2021
Q331.
Regarding which one of the following quotes could we argue that the author overemphasises the importance of fiction?
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A
“…. scholars often had to decide whether they served the truth or social harmony. Should they aim to unite people by making sure everyone believes in the same fiction, or should they let people know the truth ….?”
B
“Hence sticking with the truth is the best strategy for gaining power. Unfortunately, this is just a comforting myth.”
C
"In fact, truth and power have a far more complicated relationship, because in human society, power means two very different things."
D
“On the one hand, power means having the ability to manipulate objective realities: to hunt animals, to construct bridges, to cure diseases, to build atom bombs.”
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Q331
00:00
28 Nov 2021
Q331.
Regarding which one of the following quotes could we argue that the author overemphasises the importance of fiction?
@passage
A
“…. scholars often had to decide whether they served the truth or social harmony. Should they aim to unite people by making sure everyone believes in the same fiction, or should they let people know the truth ….?”
B
“Hence sticking with the truth is the best strategy for gaining power. Unfortunately, this is just a comforting myth.”
C
"In fact, truth and power have a far more complicated relationship, because in human society, power means two very different things."
D
“On the one hand, power means having the ability to manipulate objective realities: to hunt animals, to construct bridges, to cure diseases, to build atom bombs.”
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