Consider the following statements in the context of 'moods and figures'.

1.The 'mood' of a syllogism is determined by the quantity and quality of its three propositions

2.The 'figure' of a categorical syllogism is determined by the position of the middle term

3.Figure and mood together determine the structure of a syllogism

A1 and 2

B2 and 3

C1 and 3

D1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

All three statements about mood and figure hold true together.

The mood is set by the quantity and quality of the three propositions.

The figure is set by where the middle term sits across the premises.

These two are independent descriptors of a categorical syllogism.

Taken together, mood and figure fix its complete structure.

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