A general proposition applied to a specific instance or minor premise to draw a conclusion is called a(n)
A) inductive argument.
B) emotive proof.
C) deductive argument.
D) ethical proof.

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This type of argument is known as a deductive argument, where a general premise is applied to a specific instance to draw a conclusion. Inductive arguments use specific instances to draw a general conclusion, emotive and ethical proofs are not logical argument structures.

A General Proposition Applied to a Specific Instance or Minor