A) Analyze the Argument Passage Below, Addressing the Following as Appropriate

question 67

Essay

A) Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated. B) Diagram the argument.
Either there's a burglar outside or there's a dog in the garbage. There can't be a dog in the garbage because of the fence. So it must be a burglar. Besides, I think I saw a flashlight beam, and it could only be a burglar that would make such a light.

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Definitions:

Comparative Negligence

A legal doctrine that apportions damages based on the degree of fault attributable to each party in a lawsuit.

Strict Liability

A principle that holds parties accountable for damages irrespective of preventive measures or caution exercised.

Contributory Negligence

A legal principle where if a party can be shown to have contributed to their own injury or loss, they may be barred from recovering damages.

Smoke Alarms

Devices designed to detect smoke and emit an alarm, providing early warning of fire.