34 Argumentative Texts and Rhetoric Flashcards

Flashcards on Argumentative Texts and Rhetoric

Argumentation

The art of persuasion, or the art of winning the soul by discourse.

Invention

The search for adequate ways to present and identify arguments.

Arrangement

The organisation of arguments in a coherent structure.

Style

Rendering the contents of an argument in an appropriate and effective manner.

Memory

The use of mnemotechnic devices to remember the order of ideas.

Delivery

A good control of factors that establish ethos (credibility) and pathos (audience engagement).

Introduction (Argumentative Text)

The opening section should condense the argument, catch attention, avoid vagueness, state the point of view, and reference evidence.

Body (Argumentative Text)

The core of the text should show both sides of the issue, use conflictive phrases, make transitions clear, use listing connectives, mention the main thesis, and include examples.

Conclusion (Argumentative Text)

The closing section should aim to convince the reader, avoid new arguments, and answer why the thesis is important.

Deductive Argument

A top-down approach that reaches a conclusion based on a premise assumed to be true.

Inductive Argument

A bottom-up approach that allows one to arrive at conclusions based on observations, moving from specific to general.

Toulmin Argument

A model breaking an argument into claim, grounds, warrant, qualifier, rebuttal, and backing, emphasizing evidence and anticipating counterarguments.

Rogerian Argument

A negotiating strategy identifying a common goal and establishing common ground to find the best possible solution.

Argumentative Text

An important tool for persuading others by presenting a clear argument supported by evidence and addressing counterarguments.