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Bellringer
When you hear the word “argument,” what do you think of?
What is the last thing you argued about?
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Terms and related vocabularyThe things you need to know before
learning to kick verbal butts!
Argumentation:Vocabulary and Structure
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First, Vocab. We need to speak the same language.
Argumentation has a specific terminology all its own, including the word “argument”
What do you think an argument is?
It has Latin and French roots meaning “to make clear,” and “to prove or accuse.”
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Lets see what Monty Python has to say about an argument.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnTmBjk-M0c
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Figurative Language
Ideas that communicate language beyond the literal meanings of words.
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Some examples of figurative langaugeSimile: A comparison using “like”
or “as”Metaphor: A comparison without
using “like” or “as”Personification: giving human-
like qualities to a an objectHyperbole: exaggeration of the
truth for emphasis or humorous effect
Oxymoron: bringing together two contradictory terms, i.e., “venomous love,” “sweet bitterness.”
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Rhetoric
the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques
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Rhetorical DevicesRhetorical Question: A question for which the answer
is obvious. (“Is water wet?” or “Is Mr. Hughes’ class Awesome!?”)
Metaphor: Comparisons of two unlike things. ( Kennedy: “And if a beachhead of cooperation may push back the jungle of suspicion…”)
Allusion: A reference to something in history. (a.k.a: Make reference to The Bible or George Washington)
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Rhetorical Appeals
• Pathos: Appealing to the listener’s emotions. (A politician kissing a baby or showing fluffy puppies.)
• Ethos: Focus on the speaker’s qualifications. (celebrity endorsements or a teen arguing that he or she should be able to do something because they have never been in trouble.)
• Logos: Leading audience down a path of logic. (If you don’t study for the test, then you have a higher chance to fail.)
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An effective argument does all of the following:
Identifies a central issue or questionStates a precise claim in response to the questionDevelops the claim with valid reasons and relevant
evidence, such as examples and quotation from the textsAnticipates opposing claims and counters them with well-
supported counterclaimsEstablishes clear, logical connections among claims,
counterclaims, reasons and evidenceIncludes and introduction, a logically structured body
including transitions and a conclusionMaintains an appropriate tone based on its audience and
contextFollows the conventions of written English
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The general flow of an Argument
HookClaim
Counterpoint/Concession
Point
Support
Conclusion/Call to Action
This uses a format known as “P.E.E.” I will explain momentarily.
This is where the bulk of your paper will be, and it will be constructed in the “P.E.E.” format.
There are several ways to conclude and argument, and I will cover them in depth as well.
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Hook
This is the attention grabber
It is why the audience/reader should care
It should be interesting and related to the claim you are about to make
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Claim
This is the writer’s/speaker’s position on an issue or topic
Your claim is only valid if, as the picture states, you can provide the points, examples, and explanations to substantiate it.
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Counterpoint/ConcessionThis is where you
acknowledge your opponent’s position, and give them their due.
It shows that you:1. Understand them2. Connects them to
what you are about to say emotionally.
“I understand why you might think that, but consider…” Don’t be this guy and do the verbal equivalent of a blind neck punch. Your opponent should see your argument coming, and still have no objection because you are correct, and have conceded/acknowledged his point ahead of time.
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Points and Support
These are connected, and use the soon-to-be-explained “P.E.E.” method.
Points are the elements the support your argument in their rawest form. They don’t stand on their own and need support.
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Always P.E.E. on your papers
Point: Not a supporting detail! Either a Main Idea from a given article or a major argument supporting your claim.
Example: This is typically a direct quote from an outside (not you) source, properly cited of course. Essentially where did you get your point from.
Explanation: e.g. “how it affects the reader” or “why the author might have chosen to use it at this point in this particular text and how it contributes to the whole text.” This is part of your paper where you gain the most points, as it allows you to look as deeply into the author's methods and intentions as your knowledge, insightfulness, and time will allow.
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When do you P.E.E.? For argumentation, during the Counterclaim/concession, and the
Points/support. Counterclaim example, the girlfriend argument. Situation: You didn’t call your girlfriend at night like you promised. She’s
mad and confronts you. You have no flowers, or chocolate, or food, or stuffed animals by which to bribe her anger away. What do you do?
Concession: I understand why you are upset with me, because I did promise to call.
Point: Unfortunately for me, I was unable to call. Example: I was asked to work late and I’d left my phone on my
desk at home, so I couldn’t even call during lunch. I was distracted with a mountain of home work when I got home and before I knew it, it was too late to call.
Explanation: I didn’t want to wake you up and cause you to miss out on sleep before school. I’d have texted, but your text alert is really loud.
How would you conclude this argument?
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With a ConclusionThis is the end note
of your argument and it can go a number of ways:
Echoing the introduction
challenging the reader
looking to the future
Posing questions
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ConclusionsAnswer the question "So what? Show why the claim is
important, meaningful, and/or useful.Synthesize, don't summarize. Don't simply repeat things.
They have read/heard it. Show them how the points you made and the support and examples you used were not random, but fit together.
Redirect your readers. Give your reader/listener something to think about, perhaps a way to use your claim in the "real" world.
Create a new meaning. You don't have to give new information to create a new meaning. By demonstrating how your ideas work together, you can create a new picture. Often the sum of the argument is worth more than its parts.
A conclusion does not simply restate the thesis, but readdresses it in light of the evidence provided.
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Annotating to understandPink : HookBlue: ClaimGreen: CounterpointYellow: PointUnderline: Example[Brackets: Explanation]