Analyze the Argument Passage Below, Addressing the Following as Appropriate

question 64

Essay

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. You may want to diagram the argument. Is there an unstated conclusion?
The competition employs a sliding mechanism. But a hinged door is lighter and easier to operate and ensures a better fit and seal with the body than a sliding mechanism, thus keeping the cabin's interior noise level to a minimum. And it allows for greater freedom in the shape of the vehicle.
-Adapted from Mazda truck product manager Bernie Chaisson, arguing that the new Mazda MPV's door setup is superior to that of Chrysler minivans

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Definitions:

Dissonance

A state of conflict or inconsistency between beliefs, attitudes, or actions.

Coerced

Being forced or pressured to act in a certain way without true consent, often under threat or manipulation.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personal traits and underemphasize situational factors when explaining other people's behavior.

Role-Playing

The act of assuming the role of a character or person, either for entertainment, education, or therapeutic purposes, to explore different scenarios and outcomes.