Analyzing the Use of Rhetoric, Part 2

Question 7 • PARTA - EVP: PGCPS ENGLISH 12 OC (FALL2026) 791113

What is deductive reasoning?

Answer

reasoning that uses details and examples to appeal to emotion

reasoning that starts with specific observations and moves to a broad conclusion

reasoning that uses evidence to appeal to logic

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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