Given the Following Enthymeme: Chewing Tobacco Is Not a Safe

question 316

Multiple Choice

Given the following enthymeme: Chewing tobacco is not a safe substitute for cigarettes. After all, it causes cancer of the mouth.
The statement needed to convert the enthymeme into a valid syllogism is:

• A) There is no form of tobacco that is safe to use. (Conclusion)
• B) Cigarettes cause lung cancer and emphysema. (Conclusion)
• C) No product that causes cancer of the mouth is a product that anyone should use. (Premise)
• D) Users of chewing tobacco are not required to go outdoors to use it. (Premise)
• E) Any product that causes cancer of the mouth is not a safe substitute for cigarettes. (Premise)

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