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.
-For Syllogism 1A, the minor premise is:
A) All compelling writers are talented bards.
B) Some inspired poets are talented bards.
C) Some inspired poets are not compelling writers.
D) Some compelling writers are not inspired poets.
E) Some inspired poets are not talented bards.

Question

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The minor premise states that "some inspired poets are talented bards." This can be seen as the connecting point between the two other statements, as it shows that not all talented bards are necessarily compelling writers and not all uncompelling writers are necessarily uninspired poets.

Syllogism 1A Given the Following Syllogism