Think with Socrates Does Not Contain a Section on Enthymemes

question 176

Short Answer

Think with Socrates does not contain a section on enthymemes. However, the concept can be defined briefly. This exercise defines an enthymeme and gives students a chance to practice filling in holes in incomplete deductive arguments.
An enthymeme is an argument that is missing one or more premises or a conclusion. Each of the following deductive arguments is missing either a premise or a conclusion. (Thus, each is an enthymeme.) Add a statement to each so as to turn the enthymeme into a valid argument.
-If it rains, then the streets will become wet. If it snows, then the streets will become white. Therefore, either it will not rain, or it will not snow.

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Definitions:

Discount

The reduction applied to the face value of a bond or the lower than market price of an asset.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuing company, which may differ from its market value.

Market Rate

The prevailing price or interest rate available in the marketplace for goods, services, or securities.

Coupon Rate

The coupon rate is the annual interest rate paid by a bond relative to its face value, expressed as a percentage.