Syllogism 1A Given the following syllogism: No untalented bards are compelling writers, so some uncompelling writers are not uninspired poets, for some inspired poets are talented bards. After reducing the number of terms in Syllogism 1A, the conclusion is:

A) Some inspired poets are not compelling writers.

B) All talented bards are compelling writers.

C) Some compelling writers are not inspired poets.

D) All compelling writers are talented bards.

E) Some inspired poets are talented bards.


A

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