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WHAT IS ARGUMENT?

WHAT IS ARGUMENT?. “Not an inch to the west! Not an inch to the east! I’ll stay here, not budging! I can and I will. If it makes you and me and the whole world stand still !” --from Dr. Suess ’ “The Zax ". Why write an argument?. Suggest a certain view on a topic

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WHAT IS ARGUMENT?

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  1. WHAT IS ARGUMENT? “Not an inch to the west! Not an inch to the east! I’ll stay here, not budging! I can and I will. If it makes you and me and the whole world stand still!” --from Dr. Suess’ “The Zax"

  2. Why write an argument? • Suggest a certain view on a topic • Propose a solution to a problem • Offer a plan of action that should be followed. A writer’s goal when arguing is always to persuade the audience to see his/her point of view on a topic.

  3. Parts of An Argument Position/ Claim Reason(s) Explanation Supporting details

  4. Parts of an Argument (In Essay Structure) (Thesis) (Analysis) (Body Paragraphs) Position/Claim Reasons Supporting Details Explanation (Specific examples, quotes)

  5. Counterargument & Refutation • Writer often address a major concern from the opposing side. • Why do we do this? Introduce the opposing concerns Explain why it’s wrong, weak or limited This point is invalid because… That may be true, but….

  6. Counter-Arguments In Real Life! • Argument: I should be allowed to go the movies. • Counterargument: I know that you think its too late because I have school tomorrow. • Refute: But I’ve already done all my homework and tomorrow is a late day.

  7. Ways to Deal with C-ARGs Argument: “I should go to college…” Counter-argument: “It is expensive…” • Refute it: • “Going to a community college actually can save a lot of money.” • Strategically concede: • “True, but it is an investment. College grads have access to better jobs later on.” • Show that it’s irrelevant: • “I can get grants, FASA and scholarships.”

  8. Parts of An Argument Position/ Claim Reason(s) Explanation Supporting details

  9. Types of Support • Vivid descriptions • Analogy (Comparison) • Outside sources • Facts, statistics, research findings • Expert opinion • Causes & Effects • Examples • Personal examples • Specific examples • General examples • Hypothetical examples • Anecdote (Narrative) What types of support are being used in each essay? Which instances of support do you think are the most effective? Why?

  10. Purpose • Suggest a certain view on a topic • Propose a solution to a problem • Offer a plan of action that should be followed. The purpose will influence the content and style a writer will use in their persuasive essay.

  11. Audience The audience will also influence the content and style a writer will use. • Content • reasons, counter-arguments, supporting details/ evidence. • Style • word choice, tone, formal/ informal elements, relationship to reader (POV)

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