Question

read the two passages from of the wisdom of the ancients.
passage 1:
the fable relates to the cradle and infancy of nature,
and pierces deep. this love i understand to be the
appetite or instinct of primal matter; or to speak more
plainly, the natural motion of the atom; which is indeed
the original and unique force that constitutes and
fashions all things out of matter.
passage 2:
let us now consider his attributes. he is described
with great elegance as a little child, and a child for
ever; for things compounded are larger and are
affected by age; whereas the primary seeds of things,
or atoms, are minute and remain in perpetual infancy.
how do the two passages work together to develop
bacons argument?
○ passage 1 explains his central idea, while passage
2 supports it.
○ passage 1 provides a counter argument, while
passage 2 disproves it.
○ passage 1 supports the central idea, while passage
2 explains what the central idea is.
○ passage 1 lists a supporting example, while
passage 2 provides a counter argument.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Passage 1 explains the central idea (about the primal force/Love as natural motion of atoms) and Passage 2 supports it by elaborating on the "infancy" attribute related to atoms, matching how they work together.
• Option 2: Passage 1 is not a counter - argument, and Passage 2 does not disprove it. Eliminate.
• Option 3: The order is reversed. Passage 1 explains the central idea, Passage 2 supports. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Passage 1 is not a supporting example, and Passage 2 is not a counter - argument. Eliminate.

Answer:

A. Passage 1 explains his central idea, while passage 2 supports it.