Read the argument excerpt.
Owning a saltwater aquarium is a popular hobby. The
exotic beauty of fish for these miniature habitats attracts
many people to the pastime. One unusual addition is the
lionfish-a particularly striking species with red-and-
white stripes, flowy fins, and a series of long spines
down its back. Lionfish are native to the Indo-Pacific
region where they are a top predator in the coral reefs of
tropical waters.
Choosing a lionfish for a saltwater aquarium should be a
careful decision, though. Some people purchase this
unique fish, and then, when they grow tired of the work
needed to maintain an aquarium, set the fish free. This
action has been a notably distressing problem off Florida
and up the Atlantic Coast. Lionfish are a novel species in
this region and other animals are confused by their look
and behavior. As a result smaller fich and in
Which choice best explains the effect of the author's
faulty reasoning?
O The audience will be inclined to dismiss the claim that
choosing fish for an aquarium should be a careful
decision.
O The audience will be confused by the conflicting
evidence arguing that saltwater fish as unique and
beautiful pets.
The audience will be convinced that many aquarium
owners destroy the environment.
O The audience will be interested in reading more about
the fish for saltwater aquariums.