Asked by Julia Schultz on May 18, 2024
Verified
The mood of a categorical syllogism consists of:
A) two letters
B) three letters
C) two letters and a number
D) three letters and a number
E) a single number
Categorical Syllogism
A form of argument consisting of three propositions: a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion, which logically deduct from the premises.
Mood
In grammar, the quality of a verb that conveys the writer's attitude toward the action or state.
Letters
Symbols in an alphabet used to represent sounds or phonemes in written language, serving as the fundamental units of writing systems.
- Attain insight into the components of mood and figure in categorical syllogisms.
Verified Answer
MC
martin carlosMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The mood of a categorical syllogism consists of three letters, each representing the type of proposition used in the syllogism. The three types of propositions are A (universal affirmative), E (universal negative), I (particular affirmative), and O (particular negative). The mood of the syllogism determines whether it is valid or not.
Learning Objectives
- Attain insight into the components of mood and figure in categorical syllogisms.