Logic is a synonym for reasoning, and is used as the basis for many arguments . It is associated with facts and truth but does not require them. In her essay "Finding the Good Argument OR Why Bother With Logic?", Rebecca Jones places logical strategies into two basic categories of deductive and inductive reasoning. Deductive reasoning begins with a common idea or belief and uses it to simplify a more specific situation. This allows the audience to relate and make sense of the argument being presented. For example, all NFL players are good at football, therefore Tom Brady is good at football. Inductive reasoning takes the opposite approach and builds towards a general conclusion through distinct examples. If a performer
