Which of the following best describes a syllogism?
A) an argument with three premises
B) an inductive argument that offers support for its conclusion
C) an argument by analogy such that if its premises are all true, then its conclusion is necessarily true
D) a deductive argument with two premises and a conclusion

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A syllogism is a type of deductive argument. It contains two premises and a conclusion. The following is a very typical syllogism: "All dogs are mammals. Fido is a dog. Therefore, Fido is a mammal."

Which of the Following Best Describes a Syllogism