Syllogism 1H
Given the following syllogism:
No unsigned paintings are expensive art works, since no signed paintings are framed prints, and all unframed prints are inexpensive art works.
-For Syllogism 1H, the minor premise is:
A) All signed paintings are unframed prints.
B) No signed paintings are framed prints.
C) All expensive art works are signed paintings.
D) All signed paintings are expensive art works.
E) All expensive art works are framed prints.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The minor premise is the second statement in the syllogism that establishes a connection between the subject and predicate of the conclusion. In this case, the minor premise states that "No signed paintings are framed prints." Choice B matches this statement and is therefore the correct answer.

Syllogism 1H Given the Following Syllogism