Reasoning by sign proceeds by

A) using specific instances to infer a general conclusion.
B) showing that when one thing stands for another, we can infer the existence of what it stands for.
C) inferring that facts or opinions from a reliable source are accurate and trustworthy.
D) using a powerful story to lead the audience to the conclusion one wants to support.
E) arguing that two things that are basically alike in most respects will also be alike with respect to the
issue at hand.

B