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Enthymeme

Enthymeme. Tate DeCamp. Definition : A n informally-stated syllogism which omits either one of the premises or the conclusion. The omitted part must be clearly understood by the reader. The usual form of this logical shorthand omits the major premise. Example :

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Enthymeme

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  1. Enthymeme Tate DeCamp

  2. Definition: An informally-stated syllogism which omits either one of the premises or the conclusion. The omitted part must be clearly understood by the reader. The usual form of this logical shorthand omits the major premise.

  3. Example: “With a name like ‘Smucker’s,’ it has to be good.”

  4. Purpose: -Enthymemes are used in literature to persuade the reader

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