We can actually deduce here that the underlined sentence in the excerpt is an example of hasty generalization.
<h3>What is hasty generalization?</h3>
Hasty generalization actually refers to a kind of fallacious generalization which makes it false as a result of insufficient samples. Insufficient information leads to hasty generalizations.
We see that in the sentence, the speaker refers to "our laziness" being the reason for dependence upon "prodders". This information is insufficient to conclude.
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What does the conversation between Abigail, Mercy Lewis, Mary Warren, and Betty reveal
about their recent activities?
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You need to be more explainable otherwise we can't answer this question
i would say "the excerpt uses the conventions of standard english