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.

Question

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After reducing the terms, the syllogism becomes:
No untalented bards are compelling writers. 
Some uncompelling writers are not uninspired poets.
Some inspired poets are talented bards.

The conclusion can be drawn from the second premise and the third premise, which together imply that some inspired poets are not uncompelling writers. This is equivalent to saying that some inspired poets are not compelling writers. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

Syllogism 1A Given the Following Syllogism