Post by Mr. Wells on Sept 3, 2007 21:34:04 GMT -5
Read Chapter 13 in The Bedford Reader, pages 515 - 517, and the first paragraph of Chapter 9 in your handout. Answer the following questions in a new thread on this board by 9/4:
1. How does The Bedford Reader define "argument"? How does the handout define "argument"? Do you agree with the assertion in The Bedford Reader that suggests that there is a subtle difference between "argument" and "persuasion," or do you believe "persuasion" is merely a form of argument? Cite specific reasons to support your answer.
2. Consider the following definition of "language": communication of thoughts and feelings through a system of arbitrary signals, such as voice sounds, gestures, or written symbols.
Having read the definitions of "argument" in the two texts and the above definition of "language," to what extent do you believe that everything is an argument? What examples does The Bedford Reader give to support the idea that everything is an argument? What other examples can you think of?
Note: This and all other discussion board postings will be worth 20 points, unless otherwise noted. Grades will be posted as a response to your thread, and will be scored based on their accuracy and clarity. Take care to avoid grammatical mistakes and pet peeves errors.
1. How does The Bedford Reader define "argument"? How does the handout define "argument"? Do you agree with the assertion in The Bedford Reader that suggests that there is a subtle difference between "argument" and "persuasion," or do you believe "persuasion" is merely a form of argument? Cite specific reasons to support your answer.
2. Consider the following definition of "language": communication of thoughts and feelings through a system of arbitrary signals, such as voice sounds, gestures, or written symbols.
Having read the definitions of "argument" in the two texts and the above definition of "language," to what extent do you believe that everything is an argument? What examples does The Bedford Reader give to support the idea that everything is an argument? What other examples can you think of?
Note: This and all other discussion board postings will be worth 20 points, unless otherwise noted. Grades will be posted as a response to your thread, and will be scored based on their accuracy and clarity. Take care to avoid grammatical mistakes and pet peeves errors.