RC Question 18 Explanation
DISCUSSION: Lines 21-22 say that plaintiffs won’t give up on a lawsuit if they think their claim is correct.
In particular, note that these plaintiffs think they will win.
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- CORRECT. This is the best example. It’s not perfect. The athletes ought to have been righteously convinced of victory.
But this example does show perseverance in the face of evidence that the athlete is likely going to fail. - This is a different strategy. It’s the “try a lot and you’ll sometimes succeed” strategy. The plaintiffs are only trying one case.
- Tempting. You might argue that the plaintiffs are more interested in making a statement than winning their cases.
Except, line 22 contradicts this. The plaintiffs believe they will win. - We have no evidence that the plaintiffs are trying to rally a large number of supporters.
- The plaintiffs aren’t contributing to anyone’s cause. And line 22 says they think they will win.
A. is correct because of the technique comparison. Plaintiffs as well as the athletes are using improper technique to perform. They are both doing this with odds stacked against them and with (likely) with the conviction that they will prevail. Whether or not they share a just cause is a little up in the air.