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Formal Topics: Arguments by Definition

Formal Topics: Arguments by Definition. Corey Johnson Rashawn Briscoe Joe Orbigoso. Definition is….

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Formal Topics: Arguments by Definition

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  1. Formal Topics: Arguments by Definition Corey Johnson Rashawn Briscoe Joe Orbigoso

  2. Definition is… • According to Silva Rhetoricae definition is, “A topic of invention that invites one to consider the larger group to which something belongs, often as a way of referring to the similarities it has with differences it has with other members of that group” • Confused yet? • Don’t panic we’ve got you covered.

  3. HEY KIDDOS! I’M TACO THE TURTLE! I’LL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THIS BORING SESSION WRITTEN AND MADE BY BORING PEOPLE!

  4. Arguments by Definition Genus • A thing that is part of a larger idea or class • Shares the properties of other members of that grouping This sounds interesting… VERY NICE! *accent added* Species • A more specific idea under genus • Could be either a concrete or abstract concept Partition • An outline of what is going to happen/what you will review

  5. What is this defining? What is the definition of this picture? • Definition not only in dictionary • Not only words • But pictures too America’s definition of luxury

  6. What is this defining? What is the definition of this picture? OMG PICTURES! When I get a book I look for pictures first.

  7. How to Argue Using Definition for Dummies Step 1: Present the Argument!!! That’s a no brainer! If you didn’t know this already, get out…

  8. How to Argue Using Definition for Dummies Step 2: Describe the relevant qualities of “X”! ( X being the topic) I failed algebra… what is X? I thought it was a letter…

  9. How to Argue Using Definition for Dummies Step 3: Show how “x” meets or fails the definition The only dictionary I use is urban dictionary… I hope that isn’t a problem

  10. How to Argue Using Definition for Dummies Step 4: Conclude that “x” belongs within that class (or doesn’t belong) Finally, its over… that was painful… hearing that gave me ear tumors (if I had ears I guess)

  11. FREAKocomics! • How exactly does Freakonomics demonstrate the argument by definition? • “What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common?” • Defines economics as the study of incentives • The title itself as well as the chapter’s intro is an example of partition • The individual incentives for teachers and sumo wrestlers is an example of genus/partition

  12. What time is it? It’s Review Time! • What is Partition? • What is genus/species? • How do we define abstract concepts? • What are some examples of arguments by definition? • Can Rhetoric exist in forms other than text? • What is definition? No, it isn’t Click the centre of the hamster wheel!

  13. Benchmarks • LA.910.2.2 The end. LA.910.2.2

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