Dr. Carroll 1
Ex:
Reports
“should I or
shouldn’t I…”
Invitational Argument – invites others to explore or
“enter a space of mutual regard” (not aiming to win).
Rogerian Argument – finding common ground and establishing
trust with those who disagree
(approaching audience in non-threatening way)
An argument’s effectiveness depends on:
The purposes
The context surrounding the plea
The people it seeks most directly to reach
5 Purposes of Argument
1. To Inform
communicates something to an audience they didn’t know
brings recognition to someone or something
2. To Convince
satisfy readers (rather than win out]with knowing the issue was thoroughly examined
and that it merits serious attention
3. To Explore
often not an opponent
maybe e deeply personal
addresses serious problems in society
4. To Make Decisions
examining the pros and cons
5. To Meditate or Pray
hoping to transforms something in him- or herself or to reach a state of equilibrium or
peace of mind
Argument
Persuasion
Pursuit of truth
Seeking conviction
To change a point of view
[due to conviction]; to take
action
Ex:
Signs
Posters
Announcements
“what might
happen if…”
