How to structure an argument Flashcards

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What is step one of the structure

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Stating your opposition’s opinion

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Name a connective for contrast

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However, Whereas, On the other hand, In contrast

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What should you not say when stating your opinion

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I think that, I would argue that, I would believe that

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Why shouldn’t you use those when stating your opinion

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Makes you sound less persuasive and confident

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And example of a persuasive device to use in an argument structure

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Anecdote, Facts, Opinions, Rhetorical questions, Repetition, Emotive words, Statistics, Tricolon

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