Which of the following best describes a syllogism?

A. an inductive argument that offers support for its conclusion
B. an argument with three premises
C. a deductive argument with two premises and a conclusion
D. an argument by analogy such that if its premises are all true, then its conclusion is necessarily true


Answer: C

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