Read the passage.

but in every nation, as i said, there are a vast class who are cowardly, and more less stupid.

which best evaluates the reasoning in this passage?

a) the reasoning is not sound; the author relies on name-calling.

b) the reasoning is not sound; the author uses an either-or argument.

c) the reasoning is sound; the author's argument is logical.

d) the reasoning is not sound; the author relies on overgeneralization.