What is deductive reasoning? A. A method of argument that starts with a general idea and then
uses specific examples or known facts to support that idea
B. A way of thinking about individuals in a group that is based on
biases, stereotypes, or insufficient evidence
C. A type of argument that starts from a specific idea and builds on it
to reach a more general conclusion
O D. A method of argument that uses facts, evidence, and data to
convince an audience of its logic

How are the two arguments made in the passages different? a. the first passage claims that pets in class will children with health problems; the second passage says pets will make some health problems worse. b. the first passage claims that students’ nervousness will decrease around pets; the second says that students’ nervousness will increase around pets. c. the first passage claims that pets will make the teacher’s work easier by keeping students busy; the second passage says pets will make the teacher’s work harder. d. the first passage claims that pets in school will be good for kids’ mental health; the second passage says pets will be bad for kids’ mental health.