The following analogical argument has been evaluated using the three strategies discussed in Section 10C. Determine whether the additional information strengthens or weakens the argument, or is not relevant to it.
Liz is thrilled about the prospect of adopting a dog from her local animal shelter, but she is a bit nervous about the fact that she doesn't know much of anything about the dog she likes the most. Her friend, Hector, tells her that she knows plenty. She asks him how he knows, and he tells her that it's quite simple. Liz wants a dog that's like her beloved pet, Rover, who lived to a ripe old age before succumbing to a heart attack. Rover was a mutt -- some combination of Pit Bull, Boxer, and Lab. He was also large -- at least 60 lbs -- very cuddly, smart, and friendly. The shelter dog appears to be a combination of Pit Bull and Lab, is large, and appears friendly. She decides that this dog is probably also cuddly and smart.
Additional information: Liz tells the shelter dog to sit, and it obeys.
If you like Russ's Steakhouse, then you'll like Mutt's Burgers! Mutt gets his burger meat from the same supplier that Russ gets his steaks. Russ gets his meat fresh daily. So does Mutt. Russ grills his steaks. Mutt grills his burgers. Come to Mutt's today!
Additional information: Russ uses a special rub on his steaks, a secret, award-winning recipe.
The new Batman movie is exceeding all expectations of box office earnings. The last box office smash won the Oscar for Best Picture. So, the new Batman movie is going to win the Oscar for Best Picture.
Additional information: The last box office smash was based on a comic book hero.
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