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the contents of argument the informed argument: chapter 3

the contents of argument the informed argument: chapter 3. Alex O’Hara Chula Min Park Luz Luna Monzerrat Montiel. Engaging in Argument . We always argue within a context One must address context if one expects to argue effectively. Analyzing Your audience.

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the contents of argument the informed argument: chapter 3

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  1. the contents of argument the informed argument: chapter 3 Alex O’Hara Chula Min Park Luz Luna MonzerratMontiel

  2. Engaging in Argument • We always argue within a context • One must address context if one expects to argue effectively

  3. Analyzing Your audience • How does one address their audience? • What do you know about your audience? • How would the audience respond to your argument? • What does the audience know about you?

  4. Imagining your audience • When it comes to argument, imagining an audience influences specific arguments you will make in support of your position • Writers will always create a sense of an audience • Won’t correspond directly with a “real” audience • For the purpose of who the author is writing to or for

  5. Understanding Culture • One needs to know that culture is a sense of identity • Ethnicity • Racial Background • Religion • Social Class • Working Class • Where one Lives • Lifestyle

  6. Considering Culture in Argument • “Criticisms amount to Zealotry and Lunacy” -Harvey Araton • Arab-Jew argument grows out of a cultural context (that of the United States) in which pluralism and religious diversity are deeply held Values JEW AND ARAB BLOODSHED

  7. Considering Gender • It is Important to be sensitive to how these factors can influence how the audience may react to an Argument • Ex. Young Women or Retired Men; Different implications with Different Audiences • Gender is another identity • Sex Orientation • Age

  8. Considering Age • The age of an INTENDED audience can influence how a you as a writer or speaker will make your argument • The language and strategies altered and even topic will be shaped accordingly Which is more appealing to you? Mature Audience Teenage Audience

  9. Considering Sexual Orientation • It is problematic for you to assume your audience is entirely heterosexual, therefore it is challenging to talk about sexual orientation • Such words as “gay” and “queer” are emotionally charged • It is better to talk about a “gay community” rather than lumping diverse people into a single group which a generalization will be made

  10. Quiz What are the 4 Contexts which you should consider in an argument? Name at least one Sense of Identity. What might appeal more to a younger audience in contrast to a more mature audience?

  11. Questions?

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