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Enthymemes

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An enthymeme is an argument with an unstated premise or conclusion, left for the audience to supply.

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"He's a politician, so he'll disappoint you." Missing premise: all politicians disappoint.

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The missing piece is often where the argument is weakest — which is exactly why it's missing.