(ENG3U1AP) Argumentative Strategies Flashcards
A form of argumentation relying on experts to produce an objective analysis on a given idea, situation, or product
Appeal to Authority
Strategy that appeals to widely held biases or prejudices to mount an argument
Appeal to Common Belief
Form of argumentation that tugs the heartstrings of its readers, capitalizing on their emotional investment in certain concepts or people
Appeal to Emotion
Who does appeal to emotion commonly tug heartstrings on?
Those who may be regarded as victims
Strategy that appeals to people’s sense of right and wrong
Appeal to Morality
Strategy that is often a personal attack on someone’s character or motive rather than an attempt to address the actual issue at hand
Argument ad Hominem
Strategy where the writer draws parallels between two examples to make a point
Argument by Analogy
Strategy that involves the “if… then… therefore” structure of syllogism
Argument by Consequence
Strategy that anchors an argument in its definition, using it as the theoretical foundation upon which, all else will be measured
Argument by Definition
Strategy that examines a situation, draws conclusions, and seeks to apply it to its own situation
Argument by Example
Strategy that appeals to hypothetical situations where it is impossible to know the outcome since no trials have been attempted and therefore no precedents have been et
Argument from Ignorance
What does argument from ignorance argue?
That we should give the idea/policy/plan a chance before presuming that it will fail
Relaying a personal story and attempts to demonstrate how personal experiences reflect broader social ideas and institutions
Use of Anecdote
Often used to issue proof that is meant to be received as “absolute” and “empirical”
Use of Statistics
