ACTIVITY Using Argument Templates

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Complete each of the following templates, using an argument from this chapter (e.g., “Crazed Rhetoric” by Tom Toles, “Why Investing in Fast Food May Be a Good Thing” by Amy Domini, or “Star Wars” by Roger Ebert). Use at least two different texts.

  1. In his/her argument, _______________ concludes _______________ and supports the conclusion with such evidence as _______________ and _______________. To link this conclusion with the evidence, he/she makes the assumption that _______________.

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    ACTIVITY Using Argument Templates: - In his/her argument, _______________ concludes _______________ and supports the conclusion with such evidence as _______________ and _______________. To link this conclusion with the evidence, he/she makes the assumption that _______________.
  2. Although what _______________ says about _______________ may be true in some cases, his/her position fails to take _______________ into account. A closer look at _______________ reveals _______________.

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    ACTIVITY Using Argument Templates: - Although what _______________ says about _______________ may be true in some cases, his/her position fails to take _______________ into account. A closer look at _______________ reveals _______________.
  3. While the position advanced by _______________ may seem reasonable, it assumes _______________. If that were so, then _______________. It might be more reasonable to consider _______________.

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    ACTIVITY Using Argument Templates: - While the position advanced by _______________ may seem reasonable, it assumes _______________. If that were so, then _______________. It might be more reasonable to consider _______________.
  4. One way to look at _______________ would be to say _______________; but if that were the case, then _______________. Of course, another view might be _______________. Yet another way to consider _______________ might be _______________.

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    ACTIVITY Using Argument Templates: - One way to look at _______________ would be to say _______________; but if that were the case, then _______________. Of course, another view might be _______________. Yet another way to consider _______________ might be _______________.
  5. Position _______________ would be sound only if we chose to ignore _______________. When we consider _______________, then _______________. In addition, _______________.

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    ACTIVITY Using Argument Templates: - Position _______________ would be sound only if we chose to ignore _______________. When we consider _______________, then _______________. In addition, _______________.
  6. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could all agree about _____________? The trouble is, _______________. _______________ says _______________ and _______________ says _____________________. How can we come to a compromise that recognizes _______________?

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    ACTIVITY Using Argument Templates: - Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could all agree about _____________? The trouble is, _______________. _______________ says _______________ and _______________ says _____________________. How can we come to a compromise that recognizes _______________?