Developing a Complex Argument

To provide straightforward comparisons without additional interpretative layers, facilitating swift understanding.

To provoke an irreverent tone by juxtaposing unrelated elements, creating comedic effect.

To encapsulate complex ideas through simple concrete representations, deepening engagement with the theme.

To confuse readers by introducing metaphors requiring extensive background knowledge.

Employing analogies to make complex data relatable

Comparing statistics to highlight significant trends

Providing clear examples that illustrate key points

Using overly technical jargon unrelated to audience understanding

By selecting the longest and most detailed description.

By focusing solely on the main idea without elaboration.

By considering multiple versions and continually editing before finalizing.

By consulting with academic experts for their input.

By using technical terms like 'anthropogenic' and 'biomagnification.'

By employing words such as 'imminent,' 'crisis,' and 'catastrophe.'

By strictly adhering to passive voice to maintain objectivity.

By incorporating slang or colloquial phrases to appeal to a younger audience.

Descriptive Imagery

Expert Testimony

Emotional Appeal

Factual statistics

Its introduce additional arguments that can stand alone even if the question itself remains unanswered.

Its used as fillers when they run out of substantial arguments or relevant evidence.

Its apply objective criteria for evaluation purposes, maintaining impartiality in their message.

To encourage readers to reflect on their beliefs related to the topic, potentially swaying their opinion toward the writer's side.

Irrelevant anecdotes

Factual data

Statistical fallacies

Biased testimonies

Reduces overall emotional appeal and narrative

Introduces unnecessary confusion and undermines argument

Makes quick and logical appeals effectively

Diminishes perceived subjectivity and bias of author

Understatement may disrupt narrative flow by prompting readers to seek additional clarifying information frequently.

The argument may appear overstated due to contrasting areas where understatement is used sparingly.

It can subtly convey confidence and command respect without appearing forceful or aggressive.

Overstating claims becomes more noticeable against a backdrop of restrained language usage overall.

By establishing ethos solely based on speaker’s credibility.

By making detailed factual claims supported with statistical data.

By explicitly stating policy positions without room for interpretation.

By creating vivid imagery that simplifies complex ideas into relatable concepts.