The 3 Approaches to Arguments

The 3 Approaches to Arguments

1. The Classical Approach

   • Introduction:
     • Brings Issue to Light
     • Focus the Audience
   • Statement Of Fact:
     • Defines Issue
     • Provides background Info and defines any trems
   • Proposition:
     • State Thesis
     • Present subtopics and supporting points to forecast argument.
   • Refutation:
     • Analyze Oppositoins Argument
     • Critize and address oppositoins points
     • Point out flawes
   • Substantiation and Proof
     • Present your Case
     • Use Logos, Ethos, and Pathos
     • Provide evidence
   • Concusion:
     • Summerize high lights and uses pathos

2. The Toulmin Approache

   • Claim:
     • Your Base statement that you are asking to be accepted
   • Grounds :
     • Basis for persuasion
     • Composied of hard facts and data
     • Reasoning behind statement
   • Warrent:
     • Links Claim and the Grounds
     • Shows the grounds are relevant, proving the claim is true