Given the following enthymeme: Wherever freedom of expression exists, there is pornography, and freedom of expression exists in the United States.
The statement needed to convert the enthymeme into a valid syllogism is:
A) There is no pornography in the United States. (Conclusion)
B) All places identical to the United States are places there is pornography. (Premise)
C) Freedom of expression requires pornography. (Premise)
D) There is pornography in the United States. (Conclusion)
E) Pornography requires freedom of expression. (Conclusion)

Question

Given the following enthymeme: Wherever freedom of expression exists, there is pornography, and freedom of expression exists in the United States.
The statement needed to convert the enthymeme into a valid syllogism is:
A) There is no pornography in the United States. (Conclusion)
B) All places identical to the United States are places there is pornography. (Premise)
C) Freedom of expression requires pornography. (Premise)
D) There is pornography in the United States. (Conclusion)
E) Pornography requires freedom of expression. (Conclusion)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The best choice is D because it is the only conclusion that follows logically from the two premises given. The enthymeme states that wherever freedom of expression exists, there is pornography, and then asserts that freedom of expression exists in the United States. Therefore, the conclusion must logically follow that there is pornography in the United States.

Given the Following Enthymeme: Wherever Freedom of Expression Exists, There