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Set 4: Inferences (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

The memoir begins with the author's disclaimer: 'Memory is unreliable; these events happened, but not necessarily as I describe them.' This admission paradoxically strengthens the reader's trust—by acknowledging the limitations of recollection, the author seems more honest than those who claim perfect recall.

What does the paradox suggest about the relationship between disclosure and credibility?

A. Acknowledging uncertainty always reduces credibility.
B. Honest acknowledgment of limitations can enhance rather than diminish trustworthiness.✓ Correct
C. All memoirs claim perfect accuracy.
D. Readers prefer authors who never admit uncertainty.

Detailed Explanation

'Admission paradoxically strengthens trust' = acknowledging limits enhances credibility.

Key Evidence:

• "admission paradoxically strengthens the reader's trust"

• "seems more honest than those who claim perfect recall"

Why others are wrong: A (The opposite: it strengthens trust.), C (This author disclaims perfect accuracy.), D (The honest admission increases trust.).

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