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  2. Argumentation scheme - Wikipedia

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    The premises are the grounds given by the speaker or writer for the hearer or reader to accept the conclusion as true or as provisionally true (regarded as true for now). An argumentation scheme's definition is not itself an argument, but represents the structure of an argument of a certain type.

  3. Advantage (debate) - Wikipedia

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    The uniqueness explains why what you are debating is important, and sets the stage for the next steps, as well as weighing. Link: An argument of how or why the plan causes something in the status quo to change. This is like the warrant. Internal Link: How/why the link will result in a particular outcome. This includes evidence, proper reasoning ...

  4. Structure of policy debate - Wikipedia

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    The 2AR generally only answers the arguments made by the 2NR, going to other flows only when the affirmative believes the negative has made a strategic blunder on that piece of paper. In general, the 2AR may not make new arguments that were not in the 1AR. However, because the negative does not go for arguments that the 1AR had to answer, the ...

  5. Debate (parliamentary procedure) - Wikipedia

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    For example, if each speaker is given three minutes, and a speaker reaches their maximum, they may use this motion to request an additional 30 seconds to finish their remarks. Because this motion by definition limits or changes the limits of the freedom of the body, it requires a vote of two-thirds to pass.

  6. Argument map - Wikipedia

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    An argument with this structure is sometimes called a complex argument. If there is a single chain of claims containing at least one intermediate conclusion, the argument is sometimes described as a serial argument or a chain argument. [11] Statement 4 is an intermediate conclusion or sub-conclusion.

  7. Argumentation theory - Wikipedia

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    Such arguments are called MINCON arguments, short for minimal consistent. Such argumentation has been applied to the fields of law and medicine. A non-classical approach to argumentation investigates abstract arguments, where 'argument' is considered a primitive term, so no internal structure of arguments is taken into account. [citation needed]

  8. Parallel syntax - Wikipedia

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    The first known instances of parallel syntax can be traced back to Aristotle in his book Rhetoric. [11] Aristotle underlines the fact that it is very useful in persuasion to pair multiple sentences, each with very similar clauses and phrases to the point that they are equal or nearly equal in syllable count; Aristotle perfected this art by creating various examples to be cited in a very ...

  9. Rhetorical stance - Wikipedia

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    When the speaker is talking, they alter their rhetorical stance and use various techniques for different audiences based on the particular situation. [16] There are also several ways in which a speaker or writer can make their audience feel a connection or relation to them. Speakers use anchorage and relay to appeal to their audience.