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Explain what the word argument means.
Explain what the word persuasion means.
Explain what the word denotation means.
Explain what the word connotation means.
Explain the difference between a convincing argument and a personal opinion.
What makes a good arguable thesis or claim?
Explain inductive reasoning (induction).
Explain deductive reasoning (deduction).
Explain the difference between validity and truth.
Why must a writer consider the purpose and audience at some point early in the process of developing an argument?
The modern classical argument has five parts; however, not every part is essential in every case and it may be useful to rearrange or combine the parts. List the five parts and explain each.
Name the three parts into which Toulmin divides a typical argument, and explain each part.
List three other components of an argument that are considered optional.
Explain each of the following individually: logos, pathos, and ethos.
The primary goal of any argument is to make the best case. Explain the three basic ways to make a case.
What is a fallacy?
What is a non sequitur?
Explain each of the following fallacies and give an example.
Explain the following structures to develop an argument.Appealing to irrational fears
Appealing to pity
Appealing to prejudice
Appealing to tradition
Arguing from a lack of knowledge or evidence
Attacking the opponent's character
Attributing false causes
Bandwagon appeal
Begging the question (circular reasoning)
Complex question
Either-or reasoning
Faulty Analogy
Guilt by association
Overgeneralization
Oversimplification
Red Herring (non sequitur)
Slippery Slope
Stacking the deck
Straw Person
Universal statements
Classical Structure
Problem and Solution Method
Rogerian Structure
Narrative Structure
Discovery Structure