This author's statement might be strengthened if he or she pointed out that A. advanced knowledge is often manifested in creative dreams. B. the mind is quite active during sleep. C. few empirical studies have concluded that sleep is an intellectual stimulant. D. advanced capabilities are not necessarily mind-associated. E. dreams teach us how to use waking experiences more intelligently.

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This question cannot be directly answered without the complete text context. However, based on the examples in options A to E, the one that would most likely strengthen an author's argument would be the one that correlates most directly to the established theme and presents an extension of the argument rather than an associated or contrasting argument.

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Understand the statement

Firstly, re-read the primary statement and try to understand what the author's main point or argument is. There is no explicit statement given here, so you have to infer it based on the given options.
02

Analyze the options A to E

Analyse the provided options (A to E) one by one. Consider how each option relates to sleep, dreaming, and intellectual activity or advancement. Ask yourself if introducing these factors adds relevance to the author's argument or if it diverts from it.
03

Compare and Contrast

Compare and contrast all the options and assess which ones provide compelling support to the authors thesis. This will entail revisiting the primary argument and examining whether these options offer any new evidence or offer a different perspective that bolsters the authors claims.
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Choose the best Option

Finally, select the option that in your opinion best strengthens the author’s argument. Remember that this needs to directly correlate to the theme and enhance the argument not just provide an associated argument.

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