Which passage is the best example of an argument rather than an
explanation?
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a. odysseus concludes that the lifestyle of the cyclops is evil. he
expresses disgust at their lack of community. it angers odysseus
to see that they do not like to trade with their neighbors or with
foreigners
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b. when odysseus reaches the fertile land of the cyclops, he sees
that they live contentedly. odysseus condemns them for failing to
be farmers, hunters, shipbuilders, soldiers, and lawmakers.
c. according to homer, the land of the cyclops is fertile. it has
enough rainfall for the trees and the soil. the cyclops do not need
to work as farmers or hunters because they have more than
enough food.
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d. odysseus unjustly condemns the cyclops. it is unjust for him to
judge them by the values of his greek homeland while he
trespasses on their land. the evidence demonstrates that his
criticism is unfair