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The difference between argument and tirade

The difference between argument and tirade. Argument. a discussion in which reasons are put forward in support of and against a proposition, proposal. Tirade. A  tirade  is a speech, usually consisting of a long string of violent, emotionally charged words. .

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The difference between argument and tirade

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  1. The difference between argument and tirade

  2. Argument • a discussion in which reasons are put forward in support of and against a proposition, proposal

  3. Tirade • A tirade is a speech, usually consisting of a long string of violent, emotionally charged words.

  4. Borrow and lose your friend’s clothes one too many times, and you can bet you’ll be treated to a heated tirade.

  5. The difference between assertion and supported argument

  6. Assertion • a confident and forceful statement, usually made without giving evidence

  7. “I just know in my heart that what I believe is right, and that you are wrong” • “I know that you are wrong, because I’ve studied the result of the recent survey on this topic”

  8. “I just know in my heart that what I believe is right, and that you are wrong” • “I know that you are wrong, because I’ve studied the results of the survey on this topic” • The former is an opinion with no rational supporting evidence, while the latter is an opinion supported by reasonable evidence.

  9. Assertion We attack Syria, because we know that they have chemical weapon! If we attack Syria, we can find chemical weapon! We kill people in Syria who kill people, because killing people is wrong!

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