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Read the excerpt from The Republic by Plato.

True, I replied, I had forgotten; of course they must have a relish—salt, and olives, and cheese, and they will boil roots and herbs such as country people prepare; for a dessert we shall give them figs, and peas, and beans; and they will roast myrtle-berries and acorns at the fire, drinking in moderation. And with such a diet they may be expected to live in peace and health to a good old age, and bequeath a similar life to their children after them.

How does the speaker use inductive reasoning to support his claim that people will be satisfied as long as they live lives of moderation?

He starts with a general idea of what is considered necessary and moves to a specific conclusion.
He moves from a pattern of behaviors to a generalization about the people of the city.
He starts by showing how different social classes live, then makes a broad conclusion about society.
He moves toward a broad conclusion after listing some of the advantages the people will have.