Which statement best describes why this excerpt contains an example of deductive reasoning? It contains specific details that support a variety of different ideas. It begins with broad statements and ends with more specific ones. It uses clear examples that are easily understood by all readers. It starts with a very simple idea and builds to a much grander idea.

It begins with broad statements and ends with more specific ones.

answer: inference

explanation:

an inference can be understood as a conclusion to which a person is able to get based on reasoning. it is the same as a deduction, a guess, an assumption.   in the sentence presented, the conjunction "but" gives the readers an idea of contrast, and, therefore, allows them to induce that despite the opponent's characteristics, andrea had something different that made her win.