Difference arguments

What are difference arguments?

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• Arguments that focus on differences

• Arguments that focus on similarities

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What is an example of a difference argument?

• “I love capitalism and democracy, so I hate socialism and dictatorship”

• If one political party favors corporations and the wealthy, then another fights for small businesses and the middle class.If one political party favors corporations and the wealthy, then another fights for small businesses and the middle class.If one political party favors corporations and the wealthy, then another fights for small businesses and the middle class.If one political party favors corporations and the wealthy, then another fights for small businesses and the middle class.

• All of the above

• If one political party favors individual rights and market freedoms, then another must favor state regulation and government handouts.

Difference arguments, much like analogies; start with a claim. Once that claim is found, you want to try to find or invent something that will lead your audience to the opposite belief.

• True

• False

In order for your audience to be convinced of your argument, you will NOT need to add specific points of contrast as evidence.

• True

• False

What is the primary goal of a difference argument?

• To highlight similarities

• To emphasize contrasts

• To provide a neutral perspective

• To confuse the audience

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a difference argument?

• Focuses on contrasting ideas

• Starts with a claim

• Seeks to find common ground

• Leads the audience to an opposite belief

A difference argument can be effective without any evidence

• True

• False

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