Argument Analysis

What is an argument (in Argument Analysis)?

• A fight between two people

• The writer's overall point of view on the issue

• A point made by the writer to support their contention

• The issue or problem that is being discussed

Select all of the responses that are correct when looking at ARGUMENTS.. (select all that apply)

• They are directly linked to the contention

• Persuasive techniques and evidence are used to support them

• They are used to persuade the reader why the write's point is correct.

• The are not commonly used in persuasive texts.

Appeal to fear is...

• never used in a logical argument

• is not allowed in newspaper articles

• a persuasive technique

• is rarely used in persuasive writing

This is an example of

• Hyperbole

• Attack

• Simile

• Cliche

Find the term- Appeal to Authority

• the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

• Appeal to commonly held attitudes

• Appeals to an authority to support a position, idea, argument, or course of action

Find the term- Attacking language

• words used deliberately to create an emotional impact

• Appeal to commonly held attitudes

• Used to denigrate an opponent and, by implication, their point of view

“How nice it must be for the privileged few to enjoy gourmet delights while kicking back in a comfy corporate box high up at the footy. Meanwhile, the sweaty masses (who actually pay for their seats) are forced to endure stone-cold pies and sodden chips, and we end up missing half a quarter for the privilege. How about letting those of us in ‘cheap’ seats have access to the same food and service enjoyed by these poncy freeloaders?”

Identify the contention of this piece, and the likely target audience:

Find the term- Appeal to fear

• A brief narrative that focuses on a particular incident or event.- a personal story

• makes people feel as if their safety, security, or health is in danger

• Knowledgeable about opinion- Use of deduction to support argument

Find the term- Reason and logic

• Knowledgeable about opinion- Use of deduction to support argument

• Appeal to commonly held attitudes

• makes people feel as if their safety, security, or health is in danger

Find the term- Emotive language

• words used deliberately to create an emotional impact

• Appeal to commonly held attitudes

• Makes readers included and their views count- Directly addressing to readers causing them to have feelings related to the argument