Set 4: Command of Evidence (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: C

PASSAGE

In Frankenstein, the creature is not born evil but becomes violent after rejection, suggesting nurture shapes behavior.

What does this suggest about nature vs nurture?

A. Evil is purely innate.

B. Rejection can corrupt an innocent being.

C. Creature was born violent.✓ Correct

D. Nurture has no effect.

Detailed Explanation

This question requires you to identify evidence that supports a claim. 'Not born evil but becomes violent after rejection' = nurture matters. The best evidence directly and explicitly supports the stated claim without requiring assumptions. Match specific textual details or data points to the claim being made. The correct answer provides clear, direct support. Strong evidence directly addresses the claim without requiring additional interpretation. When evaluating options, look for quotes or data that explicitly support the statement. Weak evidence may be tangentially related but doesn't provide direct proof.

Key Evidence:

• "In Frankenstein, the creature is not born evil but becomes violent after rejection, suggesting nurture shapes behavior"

Why others are wrong: A (This option is incorrect.), B (This option is incorrect.), D (This option is incorrect.).

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