Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: if only assumption I is implicit.
Explanation:
Introduction / Context (Content warning: self-harm):
This is an academic reasoning question about implicit assumptions in a tragic statement. We analyze it purely to understand the logic, not to endorse or encourage self-harm. Helplines and professional support should be sought if anyone feels at risk.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
The minimum assumption behind choosing the act is that it is fatal (I). Relative “ease” (II) is extraneous; the statement’s logic does not require a ranking of methods, only the belief that the chosen action will achieve the intended outcome.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) If jumps were not typically fatal, the plan would not fit the stated intent; I is necessary.2) Whether it is the “easiest” among methods is not asserted nor needed; II is unnecessary.
Verification / Alternative check:
The argument does not hinge on convenience; it hinges on expected fatality.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Any option elevating II to necessity adds a comparative dimension absent from the note.
Common Pitfalls:
Reading comparative claims into a statement that only indicates one intended means.
Final Answer:
Only assumption I is implicit.
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