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 market is expected to fall next month, shares of our company stock will probably also decline.
C) It is important for our sales force to operate like a well-oiled machine.
D) None of the above

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Option B presents a premise (the stock market is expected to fall next month) and uses deductive reasoning to reach a conclusion (shares of our company stock will probably also decline).

Which of the Following Uses a Deductive Approach to Persuasion