Montaigne - Analyze Argument Flashcards
1
Q
arguments
A
- present an idea in a convincing way
- use reasons and facts for support
- examples:
- it’s nice to wear sunscreen when you are outside
- skin cancer is on the rise. sunscreen has been shown to lower the risk
- skin cancer is on the rise with nearly 69,000 cases diagnosed in 2009-up from 47,700 in 2000
- example 3 is the strongest because it provides clear facts and statistics