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1.1: Analyzing the Use of Rhetoric, Part 1

Question 14 • FL-1001400-English 4 A

What is deductive reasoning?

Answer
A
reasoning that uses details and examples to appeal to emotion
B
reasoning that starts with specific observations and moves to a broad conclusion
C
reasoning that uses evidence to appeal to logic
D
reasoning that starts with general premises and moves to a specific conclusion

Explanation

Deductive reasoning begins with general premises or rules and applies them to reach a specific conclusion. For example, if all mammals breathe air and whales are mammals, you can conclude that whales breathe air. Choice B describes inductive reasoning, which moves from specific observations to a broad conclusion.

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