Jefferson’s use of four premises followed by a conclusion in the preamble is an example of

Deductive reasoning.

Explanation:

Deductive reasoning is a process that yields a conclusion based on a set of premises assumed to be true - meaning they are taken as facts. More specifically, deductive reasoning proceeds from general premises to a specific conclusion.

It is evidenced that Jefferson assumes truth in his premises with his initial statement in the preamble: "We hold these truths to be self-evident,".

at the beginning of the story, elisa just has the small idea of wanting more attention, but as the story progressed, her desire for more attention grew larger. before she talked to the man with the wagon she was just focused on her chrysanthemums but when she talked to him and got some attention she enjoyed it, so she decided to get all dolled up for henry. but when they were on the way to dinner she was so upset because she saw the flowers on the side of the road and realized the man didn't take interest in her like she thought.