Classification reasoning

Definition

Classification reasoning places a case into a category and draws conclusions from what is known of the category's members: identify the marks, sort the case, inherit the traits. Its strength hangs on two hinges — whether the case truly belongs, and whether the inherited trait truly runs through the category.

Memory hook

“Sort it, then inherit the category's traits.”

What it sounds like

• Round stem, so it's a rush — expect the pith.
• That's no moth; see the clubbed feelers? Butterfly, and day-flying.
• This clause makes it a lease, and leases can be assigned.