Introduction to Argument and Rhetoric

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Introduction to Argument and Rhetoric

What is argument?

What is Rhetoric? Aristotle defines it as “The art of observing, in any given case, the available means of persuasion.”

Arguments contain a “claim” A claim is… an assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt a claim is something that can be argued.

There are 2 types of reasoning: INDUCTIVE DEDUCTIVE

Types of Arguments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_eZmEiyTo0

Classical Argument Introduction (exordium) Narration: The Story (narration) Thesis/Claim/Key Issues (partition) Confirmation: support your claim (confirmatio) Refutation: the other side (refutation) Conclusion: the end (peroratio) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEOOZDbMrgE

Rogerian Argument Introduction: Describe the issue, problem, or conflict deeply and in a detailed fashion Contexts: Describe how alternate positions may be valid. Writer’s position: Here’s my position and how and why it’s probably the best . Benefits to opponent: The writer explains to opposition how they would benefit from his or her position.

Toulmin Claim Data Warrant Backing

Argument of Fact

Argument of Definition Define of something using examples, comparisons, and research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjJQBjWYDTs

Argument of Evaluation Use standards for judgment to support claim (i.e. a movie review) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2ZtUetXlXk&safe=active

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