Argumentative speech Flashcards
It refers to the process of asserting an idea through logical reasoning, valid justification, conclusive evidence.
Argumentation
It is characterized as a kind of speech that discusses arguments on opposing viewpoints.
Argumentative speech
What is the goal of argumentative speech?
Persuading the reader to embrace a specific position or course of action
structure of argumentative speech
- Introduction
- Argument development
- Refuting the opposite argument
- Conclusion
3 parts of introduction
- Hook
- The background information
- Thesis statement
A sentence which grab’s the reader’s attention.
Hook
It talks about the issue at hand.
The background information
It also indicates the person/s concerned with the issue, and more importantly, it states the relevance or significance of addressing the issue.
The background information
It points out your argument or stand on the given issue.
Thesis statement
It is usually positioned as the last sentence of the introductory paragraph.
Thesis statement
2 parts of argument of development
- claim
- evidence
The statement supporting your argument, which is expressed in the introduction.
Claim
It pertains to the factual information, which is utilized to support the claim/s.
evidence
It is imperative that you present pieces of evidence that come from reliable sources.
Evidence
3 types of claim
- Claim of fact
- Claim of value
- Claim of policy
This type of claim proves or suggests that the given idea or concept may either be true or false.
Claim of fact
It often takes a more objective approach and draws on logical references.
Claim of fact
This type of claim argues or proposes that an opinion, evaluation, or judgement is either good/bad, right/wrong, just/unjust, and ethical/unethical.
Claim of Value
This type of claim convinces or persuades the reader to consider and take a certain course of action.
Claim of policy
It states the relevance of addressing the issue.
Conclusion
