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Formal Topics: Arguments by Definition
Corey JohnsonRashawn Briscoe
Joe Orbigoso
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.
HEY KIDDOS! I’M TACO THE TURTLE! I’LL GUIDE
YOU THROUGH THIS BORING SESSION
WRITTEN AND MADE BY BORING PEOPLE!
Arguments by Definition
Genus
Species
Partition
• A thing that is part of a larger idea or class• Shares the properties of other members of that grouping
• A more specific idea under genus• Could be either a concrete or abstract concept
• An outline of what is going to happen/what you will review
This sounds interesting… VERY
NICE! *accent added*
What is this defining? What is the definition of this picture?
America’s definition of luxury
• • Definition not only in dictionary• Not only words• But pictures too
What is this defining? What is the definition of this picture?
OMG PICTURES! When I get a book I
look for pictures first.
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…
Step 2:Describe the relevant qualities of “X”! ( X being the topic)
How to Argue Using Definition for Dummies
I failed algebra… what is X? I thought
it was a letter…
Step 3:Show how “x” meets or fails the definition
How to Argue Using Definition for Dummies
The only dictionary I use is urban
dictionary… I hope that isn’t a problem
Step 4:Conclude that “x” belongs within that class (or doesn’t belong)
How to Argue Using Definition for Dummies
Finally, its over… that was painful… hearing that
gave me ear tumors (if I had ears I guess)
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
It’s Review Time!
Click the centre of the hamster wheel!
What time is it?
No, it isn’t
•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?
Benchmarks
•LA.910.2.2
LA.910.2.2
The end.