Which of the following uses a deductive approach to persuasion?
A) Our stock price is like a marathon runner, slowly making progress towards our goal.
B) Because the stock price of our company fell, the entire market will probably also decline.
C) Because the stock market has been falling lately, share prices of our company stock will probably also decline.
D) None of the above.

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A deductive approach starts with a general statement or hypothesis and examines the possibilities to reach a specific, logical conclusion. Option C starts with a general observation about the stock market and deduces a specific outcome for the company's stock.

Which of the Following Uses a Deductive Approach to Persuasion