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Logos- the use of rational arguments and evidence to persuade an audience of the reasonableness of one"s position by using logic, principles, and evidence. Inferences- the act or process of deriving conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true. It is sunny today, because i see light coming through the window shades . Let"s get going, because we don"t want to get caught in traffic . The best beach is the one with the best waves, because then we can go body surfing. Inferences are key ingredients in performing logical reasoning, logical reasoning comes into play any time we use inferences and proofs to establish relationships among propositions that warrant specific conclusions. Logical arguments consist of the relationship between three things . The claim- is the primary position or conclusion being advanced by a speaker. The grounds- the supporting evidence for the claim life(grounds). The warrant- is the bridge that connects the claim with the grounds.
