Identify the mood and figure of this standard-form categorical syllogism: Some turncoats are not confederate soldiers. No confederate soldiers are abolitionists. So, some turncoats are abolitionists.

A. OEI-4
B. OEI-1
C. IEO-1
D. IAO-4


A. OEI-4

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What will be an ideal response?

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