aplang

polysyndeton

using many conjunctions between phrases, clauses, or words.

polysyndeton example

The dog jumped and barked and frolicked in the field

purpose

the goal the speaker/writer wants to achieve

purpose example

to persuade the audience to recycle

qualified argument

argument that admits the opposing side has good points but argues why its own position is stronger

qualified argument example

although homework is stressful, it helps students learn

qualifier

makes a claim less certain using words like usually, probably, or most likely

qualifier example

Most students benefit from doing homework

rebuttal

rebuttal addresses potential objections in an argument

rebuttal example

some argue homework is stressful, but it boosts learning and test scores

refutation

rejects the opposing argument, often after acknowledging it might have some truth

refutation example

Though homework can be stressful, its benefits outweigh the drawbacks