BASIC SYLLOGISM
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a syllogism?
Back
A syllogism is a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises).
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CCSS.RF.1.3D
CCSS.RF.2.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two premises in a syllogism?
Back
The two premises in a syllogism are the major premise and the minor premise.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the conclusion in a syllogism?
Back
The conclusion is the statement that logically follows from the premises.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a valid syllogism?
Back
All mammals are warm-blooded. All dogs are mammals. Therefore, all dogs are warm-blooded.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of an invalid syllogism?
Back
All cats are animals. Some animals are dogs. Therefore, some cats are dogs.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a major premise and a minor premise?
Back
The major premise is the general statement, while the minor premise is a specific statement that relates to the major premise.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean for a syllogism to be valid?
Back
A syllogism is valid if the conclusion logically follows from the premises.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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