What are the three components of a syllogism? Provide an example of a syllogism

What will be an ideal response?


The three components of a syllogism are the major premise, minor premise, and
conclusion.
Major Premise: All men are mortal
Minor Premise: Socrates is a man.
Conclusion: Socrates is mortal.

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Segregated cultural space

a. is primarily a phenomena of the past. b. restructures and dismantles inequitable power relations. c. has been and is used to establish and maintain the hegemony of the dominant group. d. is a natural part of cultural identification and membership.

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Sarah was talking to Fatmah about the wonders of her new Dyson vacuum cleaner before

class. After class, Fatmah finds herself at Sears and sees the Dyson and decides to make an impulse buy. What has Sarah done? A) Sarah has accidentally persuaded Fatmah B) Sarah has rhetorically influenced Fatmah C) Sarah has accidentally influenced Fatmah D) Sarah has rhetorically persuaded Fatmah

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Which type of meeting setup gives sufficient space for the leader to roam around the room while conducting a discussion?

a) Satellite table b) Conference arrangement c) U-shaped setup d) Classroom arrangement

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What makes a communication climate positive or negative?

a. The amount of sympathy shown to our partner. b. The degree of aggressiveness or passiveness in the relationship. c. Symmetrical relationships which have positive communication climates. d. The extent to which the partners believe they are valued by the other. e. The amount of constructive criticism in the relationship.

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