Syllogism 1A Given the Following Syllogism

question 17

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Syllogism 1A
Given the following syllogism:
No untalented bards are compelling writers, so some uncompelling writers are not uninspired poets, for some inspired poets are talented bards.
-For Syllogism 1A, the major premise is:

• A) All talented bards are compelling writers.
• B) Some talented bards are not inspired poets.
• C) No compelling writers are untalented bards.
• D) Some inspired poets are talented bards.
• E) All compelling writers are talented bards.

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