A syllogism is a type of logical argument. It consists of three parts: <span>1) Major Premise </span> <span>2) Minor Premise </span> <span>3) Conclusion </span>
<span>Example (weak argument): </span> <span>All blondes are empty-headed </span> <span>S is a blonde </span> <span>Therefore S is empty-headed </span>
<span>Example (strong argument): </span> <span>All unmarried men are bachelors </span> <span>S is an unmarried man </span> <span>Therefore S is a bachelor. </span>
<span>Use in a sentence: </span> <span>X's argument was unpersuasive as it was based on the use of faulty (or weak) syllogism</span>
It lends consumers money when other banks will not. It keeps all failing banks afloat to avoid economic disruption. It helps finance and stabilize central banks internationally.
Explanation: "With the money they saved they built a two-story mansion with balconies and gardens and high netting so that crabs wouldn't get in during the winter, and with iron bars on the windows so that angels wouldn't get in." (paragraph 11)
