PrepTest 93+, Section 3, Question 19
If a film is accepted by the festival committee, then one of the distributors attending the festival buys it. If a distributor buys a film, the film's financial backers are assured of recouping their investment. This film was not accepted by the festival committee, so this film's financial backers will not recoup their investment.
If a film is accepted by the festival committee, then one of the distributors attending the festival buys it. If a distributor buys a film, the film's financial backers are assured of recouping their investment. This film was not accepted by the festival committee, so this film's financial backers will not recoup their investment.
If a film is accepted by the festival committee, then one of the distributors attending the festival buys it. If a distributor buys a film, the film's financial backers are assured of recouping their investment. This film was not accepted by the festival committee, so this film's financial backers will not recoup their investment.
If a film is accepted by the festival committee, then one of the distributors attending the festival buys it. If a distributor buys a film, the film's financial backers are assured of recouping their investment. This film was not accepted by the festival committee, so this film's financial backers will not recoup their investment.
Which one of the following arguments employs a flawed pattern of reasoning most similar to the flawed pattern of reasoning in the argument above?
If a film has a good story, it will be praised by critics. If a film is praised by critics, it will do well at the box office. This film did not do well at the box office, so it must not have a good story.
If a film features several stars, it will be successful at the box office. A box office success has a long run at theaters. This film features only one star, so it will not have a long run at theaters.
If a film is directed by a talented artist, it will be praised by critics. If a film is praised by critics, it will do well on video. This film did well on video, so it was directed by a talented artist.
If a film is a box office success, then one of its stars is nominated for an award. If a star receives an award, the film is assured of doing well on video. This star was not nominated for an award, so the film will not do well on video.
If a film has a big budget, it will be heavily promoted. A heavily promoted film will be released all over the country at once. This film has a big budget, so it will be released all over the country at once.
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