Answer the questions about this categorical syllogism. All my favorite desserts are delicious. All chocolate is delicious. All my favorite desserts are chocolate. What is the middle term in the above categorical syllogism?
A) desserts
B) delicious
C) chocolate
D) my favorites

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The middle term in a categorical syllogism is the term that appears in both premises but not in the conclusion. In this case, "delicious" is the term that appears in both premises ("All my favorite desserts are delicious" and "All chocolate is delicious") but not in the conclusion ("All my favorite desserts are chocolate"), making it the middle term.

Answer the Questions About This Categorical Syllogism