What are the two formats for a proof analysis?

• A. Chart and Paragraph
• B. Chart and Table
• C. Paragraph and Narrative
• D. Table and Diagram

Answer: (A)

In proof analysis, you want both a concise visual map of the reasoning and a clear written justification. A chart provides the quick, at-a-glance view of the sequence of steps, how each conclusion follows from a premise, and the relationships between different parts of the argument. A paragraph, on the other hand, supplies the detailed justification, explains why each step is valid, and references the definitions, theorems, or rules used. Together, they give a complete picture: the chart shows the flow and dependencies, while the paragraph explains the reasoning in full.

A table or diagram alone tends to focus on data organization or visual relationships without the necessary narrative justification, and a paragraph alone lacks the concise visual structure to quickly trace the flow of the argument. Thus, chart and paragraph best combine structure with explanation.