In an "Analyze an Argument" task, an assumption is considered "critical" to the argument if:

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C) The argument's conclusion relies entirely on its truth; without it, the conclusion collapses.. A critical assumption is an unstated premise without which the argument's conclusion cannot logically stand. If a critical assumption is false, the argument's reasoning fails, and the conclusion is unsupported.

In an "Analyze an Argument" task, an assumption is considered "critical" to the argument if:

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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