Given below are two statements
Statement I: "To slow a beast, you break its limbs. To slow a nation you break its people."­ is an example of analogical argument.
Statement II: "To slow a beast, you break its limbs. To slow a nation you break its people"­ is an example of nonargumentative use of analogy.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

Correct option is D

· Statement I is false: The statement "To slow a beast, you break its limbs. To slow a nation, you break its people." is not an analogical argument. An analogical argument uses a comparison to draw a conclusion or persuade logically. Here, the statement is presented more for rhetorical or illustrative purposes rather than to build a structured argument with a conclusion.
· Statement II is true: The statement represents a nonargumentative use of analogy. This analogy is employed to illustrate or emphasize a point about weakening a nation by harming its people, but it does not follow the formal structure of an argument intended to logically prove a conclusion.
Information Booster 1. Analogical Argument:
· Uses a structured comparison to draw a logical conclusion.
· Example: "Since the brain works like a computer, it can experience overload when overworked."
2. Nonargumentative Analogy:
· Uses analogy for emphasis, illustration, or rhetorical effect rather than to prove a point.
· Example: "Life is like a journey with many twists and turns."
3. Key Differences:
· Analogical Argument: Has premises and a conclusion.
· Nonargumentative Analogy: Illustrative with no formal conclusion.