alleryStart learning →An argument in which one syllogism's conclusion becomes the next premise is a
Aobverse
Bpolysyllogism
Centhymeme
Dconverse
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. polysyllogism
Chaining overlapping syllogisms so that conclusions feed later premises defines a polysyllogism (sorites).
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