The Classical Argument Structure
| Move | Description | Connections |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | -sets the rhetorical situation: speaker, audience, message, persona, tone, etc… Who is the speaker/author | Ethos |
| Narration | -Presents the topic more fully, provides needed background information, and establishes necessity/what’s at stake-define terms | -storytelling- setting it up-define terms-status quo |
| Confirmation | -provides your claims and evidence in support of your side of the argument | Logos-bringing it up-bring 3 Toulmin models -CDW, CDW, CDW-facts, examples, personal experiences |
| Concession and Refutation | -concedes valid points of the opposition (as much as possible without damaging the thesis) and offers refutations to arguments for the other side | -reservation and rebuttal-show that you are considering both sides |
| Conclusion | -wraps up the argument, summarizes points, and strengthens the argument with a final plea or reinforcement of points made | -show the benefits of excepting your side-finish the story-Pedro speech -“if you vote for me all your wildest dreams will come true” |
Notes:
-Introduction and Narration can be one paragraph
-Thesis needs to be in confirmation or concession and refutation