Deductive reasoning assumes the accuracy of one's
a. initial conclusions
b. major premises
c. logical syntheses
d. stated facts

The correct answer is is: B. major premises

Explanation:

Deductive reasoning refers to a technique in logic and persuasive writing where valid and true premises logically lead to a valid conclusion. An example of a deductive argument is as follows.

Major Premises:

1. Monsoon season in India is from June-September

2. It is August now

Conclusion: Rainfall is expected in August in India

In the example above, there is a logical flow between the premises and the conclusion. In other words, from the major premises it can be deduced that rainfall is expected in August in India (conclusion).

answer: it means that he would rather write than preach.

explanation: its what it says

uncanny would be like unlucky or disaster. you can look for more in the dictionary or if you have text book then turn to a. 17 but it's different with textbooks.