Analysis: Using Argumentative Models

1. Analysis: Using Argumentative Models South Park’s “Chewbacca Defense” (satire)

2. What is an Argument? • When people think of an argument, they usually think of a fight between two people • In rhetoric, an argument is a piece of reasoning for the truth of a certain claim • The two types of argument structure we’ve covered: Toulmin and Rogerian

3. Rhetorical Tools, continued • We discussed Ethos, Logos, and Pathos as Rhetorical Tools • Another tool is Satire; however, it is complex and relies upon the writer to be a master of his/her ability to communicate in order for it to be effective

4. Satire • Satire: the ridicule of some vice or imperfection — an attack on someone or something by making it look ridiculous or worthy of scorn • Differs from comedy: whereas comic laughter needn't be directed at any particular target, satire is always derisive • Satire is not the same thing as parody, although satire can use parody as a technique.

5. Visual Satire, examples • Saturday Night Live’s Presidential Debates • Humor used to highlight a core flaw or problem

6. Satiric Devices • Hyperbole • Invective • Tactical Concession • Inversion • Irony • Sarcasm • Satire

7. Thank You for Smoking • Based on the novel by Christopher Buckley • Satire • Criticism— • Lobbyists • Hypocrisy of the Political System • The Tobacco Industry

8. Analysis • Breaking a larger concept or set of ideas in to smaller components in order to grasp the “larger” meaning • Watch/consider the questions as you view • Complete the question packet with a partner following the film