The three main chapters explain how we must consider the assumptions of our writing arguments, how to get the reader’s attention by properly examining our argument by use of the Toulmin system, how STAR is used and applied in our writing argument, and how the rhetorical triangle is used within our writing arguments.
Chapter four explains to us the use of assumptions and how our audience must assume our argument of rhetorical writings. The core of an argument is the use of the enthymeme is an incomplete argument that the reader or audience assumes is the underlying argument. A successful argument depends on what the arguer says and on what the audience already has in mind. The Toulmin system is that all assertions and assumptions are contestable by opposing counsel and that all final verdicts about the persuasiveness of the opposing arguments will be distinguished by a neutral third party such as a jury or judge. Our text also explains that a successful argument require three components, a claim, a reason and the grounds. The warrant is the first form of the argument which is the value, belief, or principle of the argument; the grounds are the support or reasons for the argument, and the qualifier which is the backbone of the argument to enforce the basis of the argument.
Chapter five explains on how to use evidence effectively, in order to use evidence persuasively the writer must use STAR criteria. STAR means: Sufficiency is there enough evidence; typically, is the chosen evidence representative and typical; Accuracy is the evidence accurate and up to date; and Relevance, is the evidence relevant to the claim? In order to make a sound argument you must provide enough evidence for your audience to even make an assumption of the argument. You have to use typical evidence that is logical or makes sense to your reader in order for them to consider your argument. Your evidence must be substantiated in order to find reasoning in an argument. The relevance of your argument must match up with your sufficient, typical and accurate relevant evidence to make a reasonable argument.
Chapter six explains that in order to move your audience you will use Ethos, Pathos and Kairos to support your writing argument. The three persuasive appeals are the emotional and empathic piece of your writing argument. Ethos is the piece that makes you a trustworthy writer, a writer gets this by correctly citing where they have received their information to substantiate the argument. This is an earned title; the ethos of a writer lets the audience be judge of them. Can they trust the writer or the writer full of it? The pathos is audience based and focused on how to appeal to your audience. This means the writer has a specific audience who they are trying to reach out to such as sports fans or medical based arguments or findings for an intended audience. The writer focuses on what their audience may be into and uses persuasion that will interest or appeal to them. The Kairos or logos are the quality of the argument and the appropriateness. In order for an argument to be considered you may want to write about what is a current event or subject in order to get the audience’s attention. If your writing about old news, who will be interested? You have to consider what you’re up against to make an argument worth your while to even bring up.
Anyone can write what they want to and it should matter to you what you are writing about and should make sense. If you are writing for an audience, your writing must make sense, have thorough evidence and be appealing.
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