ENGL 191 - INTRODUCTION TO RHETORICAL

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F&S Chapter 1 Questions

1.

Why do bumper stickers not count as true arguments?

Bumper stickers do not count as true arguments because they are more like a
unilateral statement. As they are a unilateral statement, they do not show evidence or a
reason to support a cause. In additional, a true argument needs to show an opinion or a
purpose that makes believe in a cause.

2.

List and briefly summarize each of the nine expectations of

arguments? Which, if any, do you find unclear or confusing?

For me, the number 5 is more unclear and confusing because is hard to express a
deep view about an argument.

1. State explicit claims: In this case is necessary to make a kind of not

obvious statement. The principal idea is more like a thesis.
2. Support claims with reasons: In this case is necessary to express the
reasons to support an argument. Also, is necessary to claim and explain about the
reasons.
3. Base reasons on evidence: In this case is necessary to provide for reasons
in the form of information as facts, statistics and direct information.
4. Consider opposing positions: In this case is necessary to help readers
understand about the disagreements about issues by accurately representing differing
views.
5. Analyze with insight: In this case is necessary to provide a kind of a deep
view about what they read.

6. Investigate complexity: In this case is necessary to explore the complexity

of a subject by asking.
7. Organize information clearly: In this case is necessary to put the
information a clear way, as simple information that the reader can understand each part.
8. Signal relationships of parts: In this case is necessary to indicate in a clear
and in logical way the relationships that readers can follow an argument without getting
lost.
9. Document sources carefully: In this case is necessary to provide
information as a source that readers can consult the same sources the writer used.

3.

Do you think it is important to acknowledge that other people may

have positions different from (4) what you are arguing for? Explain why or why
not.
It is really important to acknowledge that other people may have different
positions about the same statement. It is important because if you recognize that your
position can have a different view for other people, this can make your position valid and
maybe better.

4.

Give several examples of how we can argue respectfully. Why is this

important?

Try to think how the people going to react about your argument. We can try to
show that we understand the arguments of others are valid. Also, we can try to be clear
and a kind of funny in our speech. It is important because we need to be respectful with
others and with a respectful speech is easier to be understood.

5.

What are the four ways to build your credibility? Why is credibility

such a big deal?

The four ways to build your credibility are, be concerned, be well-informed, be

fair and be ethical. Credibility is such a big deal because if you have this, is easier the
people receive your ideas such a real idea and believe in you.

6.

After completing the Huskies Write reading, choose 2-3 of the

Common Problems Students face during College(56) that you think you might
face, and then, for each one, list 3-5 specific activities you can use to help cope with
those problems.

Money: Money can be the most popular problem between students. The first
option to solve this problem is finding a job that you can reconcile with the studies. Also,
you can try to become a R.A in your university, probably is going to be cheaper to live
close to the university. In an additional, you can try to find a scholarship to help you in
your studies.

Partying: Partying is a huge problem for a student. The option to stop this
problem is simple, stop to go to the parties. A more rational option is try to conciliate
time to study and time to partying. In additional, a good option is go to the parties just on
the weekends.