Successful and Unsuccessful Arguments

Focusing solely on romantic subplots without acknowledging prevailing wartime tensions at all.

Describing futuristic utopias as a means to avoid addressing contemporary conflicts directly.

Emphasizing economic theories popularized after the war without referencing conflict itself.

Juxtaposing scenes of domestic tranquility with those depicting wartime atrocities for contrast.

A chronological layout detailing the history leading up to the current understanding of the issue.

Using a narrative sequence that intertwines emotional appeals with factual rebuttals intermittently.

Categorically dividing sections by aspects of the issue before addressing counterarguments collectively at the end.

Point-by-point comparison and contrast presenting each counterargument alongside its refutation.

By narrating individual stories of injustice followed by broad calls to action invoking empathetic responses from readers.

By arranging events chronologically to show historical injustices leading up to present-day social movements for context.

By identifying specific societal problems and proposing actionable solutions, thereby demonstrating practical applications for change.

By employing a compare-and-contrast format highlighting differences between theoretical frameworks within social justice debates.

Suggesting legislation is solely responsible for driving sustainability without considering internal corporate decision-making processes.

Insisting solely on customer demand driving sustainable practices without recognition of potential corporate resistance or costs involved.

Conceding corporate profitability concerns but demonstrating long-term financial gains associated with sustainable operations offsetting initial costs.

Advocating for immediate implementation of all possible sustainability practices regardless of economic implications for companies.

Concentrating only on upcoming technological advancements irrelevant to teaching methods.

Using overly technical language that assumes all teachers have IT expertise.

Ignoring potential classroom applications while focusing on cost-saving aspects exclusively.

Outlining potential educational benefits and providing examples of successful integration from other schools.

Quantitative evidence

Anecdotal evidence

Testimonial evidence

Qualitative evidence

It diminishes engagement as audiences prefer texts with straightforward messages.

It can lead to multiple interpretations and discussions about the text's meaning.

It simplifies the reading experience by providing clear-cut answers later in the text.

It causes confusion, resulting in a unanimous negative response from readers.

Specific case studies

Statistical model

Contradictory examples

Common knowledge

Kairos

Pathos

Ethos

Logos

To shift reader focus away from critical aspects of discussion as part of a strategy leading towards indirect persuasion techniques later on.

To demonstrate ignorance toward relevant facts that could otherwise offer substantial weight to their argument if fully acknowledged.

To subtly convey a point without provoking defensiveness or hostility from those with opposing views, allowing for smoother discourse.

To undermine their own stance unintentionally by seeming less confident about the significance of their claims in context to debate severity.