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Summarize Argument: Counter-Position
A columnist observes that attending a live musical performance is a richer experience than listening to recorded music. He believes there must be a reason other than merely seeing the performers for why attending a live musical performance is a richer experience. He argues that since there's little difference between hearing someone read a story live and hearing it on the radio, there are other factors besides seeing the performer.
Identify Argument Part
This is an observation that some people are attempting to explain. However, the columnist disagrees with other people’s explanations of the phenomenon.
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a
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The Columnist is not trying to demonstrate that this phenomenon exists. His argument is that he does not believe some people’s explanation of why this is the case.
b
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This is not a reason for a claim. This is a claim for which a reason is given. The Columnist then disagrees with that reason being given.
c
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This is tricky, but the columnist does not try to explain this phenomenon. He is primarily focused on refuting another explanation for why this phenomenon is present.
d
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The columnist is not attempting to refute this. He believes this phenomenon to be true, but does not believe some people’s explanation of why it’s the case.
e
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The position that the columnist is trying to undermine (seeing the performer vs. not) is purporting to explain this statement (in-person performances are richer experiences). The columnist tries to show that the explanation is insufficient, so there must be another reason.