Approaches to Argument
The Toulmin Model
The warrant
An assumption that underlines all
the claims.
The support
Materials used to convince an audience
that certain claim is sound.
The Claim
Answers the question
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Rogerian Argument
Thesis statement presents a compromise between the two positions
Explains What common ground exists between the two positions
Presents writer's views fairly and objectively
Presents opponent's views accurately and objectively
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Aristotelian Rhetoric
Three ways to persuade
Pathos
Ethos
Logos
Positional Relationship
Rhetorical Relationship
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Referential Relationship
bookmarks
documents
videos
links
What is an Argument?
Form of Discourse
Attempt to persuade readers or listeners to accept
a position on a controversial issue.
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