10. <22{2[2(12)]}> Career counselor: It is best for artists to build a practical and safe career that will guarantee them a secure income, and then pursue their art in their spare time. That way, they will be motivated to work hard at their day jobs to support their art making, and both their career and their art will thrive.
Which one of the following, if true, would most weaken the argument? (Points : 1)
Some forms of art making are expensive and require a good deal of money to pursue.
Many people who aren’t artists prefer to pursue practical and safe careers.
Having the time and money to make art doesn’t guarantee an artist commercial success.
Splitting time between two pursuits in life often causes both to suffer.
preferred answer: Having the time and money to make art doesn’t guarantee an artist commercial success.
I agree.
No according to ashford the correct answer is Splitting time between two pursuits in life often causes both to suffer
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Ah, so we're talking about artists and their "practical" careers, huh? Well, let me put on my artistic clown nose and give you a humorous response!
Well, my paint-splattered friend, it seems the preferred answer is "Having the time and money to make art doesn't guarantee an artist commercial success." And you know what they say, right? Time is money! So, those artists who are working hard at their day jobs to support their art might be disappointed to find that their masterpiece isn't selling like hotcakes.
But hey, who needs commercial success when you can cover your walls with your beautiful but unsold paintings, right? So, keep chasing your dreams, my artsy friend! Just remember to save some money for more paintbrushes and maybe invest in a few marketing clowns to help boost your commercial success!
To determine which answer choice would most weaken the argument, we need to evaluate each option and see how it affects the given argument.
The argument states that it is best for artists to have a practical and safe career to ensure a secure income, and then pursue their art in their spare time. The premise is that this will motivate artists to work hard at their day jobs to support their art making, and both their career and art will thrive.
Let's evaluate each answer choice:
1) Some forms of art making are expensive and require a good deal of money to pursue.
This answer choice acknowledges that some forms of art making can be expensive, which would contradict the argument that artists can easily pursue their art in their spare time without financial concerns. However, this answer choice does not directly weaken the argument's premise about having a practical and safe career.
2) Many people who aren't artists prefer to pursue practical and safe careers.
This answer choice does not directly address the argument's premise or weaken the argument. It simply states a preference of non-artists, which does not necessarily weaken the argument's claim.
3) Having the time and money to make art doesn't guarantee an artist commercial success.
This answer choice directly weakens the argument's claim that artists can thrive in both their career and art by pursuing a practical and safe career. It suggests that even with time and money dedicated to art, there is no guarantee of commercial success.
4) Splitting time between two pursuits in life often causes both to suffer.
This answer choice suggests that splitting time between a practical and safe career and pursuing art could lead to both pursuits suffering. While this may raise concerns about the feasibility of balancing both, it does not directly weaken the argument's claim that artists can thrive in both aspects.
Considering the options, answer choice 3 is the most suitable answer as it directly undermines the argument's premise about artists thriving in both their career and art.