Asked by
Kiara Booker
on Dec 25, 2024
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Suppose that one premise of a disjunctive syllogism is "Rachael or Susan will be Jenna's maid of honor" and the conclusion is "Susan will be Jenna's maid of honor." What is the unstated premise?
A) Jenna likes Susan more than she likes Rachael.
B) Jenna is getting married.
C) Rachael will not be Jenna's maid of honor.
D) Jenna doesn't like Rachael.
E) Jenna can only choose one maid of honor.
Maid of Honor
A woman appointed as the chief bridesmaid who assists the bride in her wedding preparations and on her wedding day.
Unstated Premise
An implicit assumption or proposition that is not expressly stated but is required for an argument's logic to hold.
- Apprehend the structure and legitimacy of a disjunctive syllogism.
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Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the structure and legitimacy of a disjunctive syllogism.