(D) Aristotle’s Poetics has frequently been cited and commented on by modern Arab poets.
(E) Aristotle’s Poetics is largely concerned with drama and dramatic works were written and performed by medieval Arabs.
22. Congenial guests and a plentiful supply of good things to eat and drink will ensure a successful dinner party. Since Sylvia has prepared more than enough to eat and drink and her guests are all congenial people, her dinner party is certain to be a success.
The pattern of flawed reasoning exhibited by the argument above is most similar to that exhibited by which one of the following?
(A) The right ingredients, properly combined and baked in a reliable oven will always produce a well-backed cake. Since Emily has properly combined the right ingredients, her cake is certain to come but well if she bakes it in a reliable oven.
(B) If corn is baked with its husks on, the resulting dish will always be moist and sweet. Since George wishes to ensure that the corn be plans to serve is moist, he will be certain both to bake it and to leave its husks on.