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Lexi Tamburrelli
English 102
Mr. Cleveland
1/13/22
1) An argument can be…?
An argument can be anything from the clothes you wear, the foods you eat and the groups you
join. An argument can be in text, written, spoken aural or visual. Arguments happen almost
everyday. For example, you may argue with your roommates about what you are having for
dinner or telling your grandma how overalls aren't cool anymore.
2) Answer the response prompt on p. 6
Yes, arguments can be text that expresses a point of view. For any of the examples stated, people
can have their own opinion and perspective on those ideas. For example, people may argue about
a golden state warrior cap depending on the team they prefer.
3) Why do we need to read arguments critically and rhetorically?
We need to read arguments critically and rhetorically because those abilities are needed for “fake
news”, “alternative facts”, or false information. By knowing how to read arguments you will be
able to tell the difference between what is real and fake.
4) What tips do the authors give to help readers to analyze what they are reading?
Some examples authors give include, paying close attention to what you are reading, keeping an
eye out for click bait, be skeptical, looking for unstated assumptions, looking for correlation
between sources, and recommend becoming a fact checker.
5) How can you begin to practice rhetorical listening?
People can practice to rhetorically listen by being in a “stance of openess” meaning that you can
take in relation to any person, text or culture. Rhetorical listening is about listening deeper and
going beyond what you hear. It's about thinking of the way the person wants you to portray the
information and how credible it may be.
6) How do the authors distinguish between arguments to convince and arguments to persuade?
People distinguish between arguments that persuade and arguments that convince by these ways.
Arguments that convince are based upon evidence that seems reliable and factual. Whereas
arguments that persuade seek people to move beyond conviction to action.
7) Explain “pathos, ethos, logos”.
Pathos appeals to emotion that the audience will accept the claim. Ethos appeals to ethics or
credibility. And logos appeal to logic where the presentation of facts and statistics are shown.
They all appeal to trying to convince someone to appeal to their arguments.
8) What is Kairos?
Kairos is the idea of making an argument and portraying it in the most opportune ways. Kairos
stemmed from the Greek god, the youngest son of Zeus, where he was super fast and you could
only see his hair making you seize the opportune moment.
9) What are some tips to communicate effectively with people across cultures?
Some tips to communicate effectively with people across cultures are exploring your
assumptions, where most people just think our assumptions are normal and right. Also to not
assume that all people share the same cultural values, ethical principles, or political assumptions.
We need to learn that we are all not the same and don't think the same as the person next to you.
With that, lastly we need to respect the differences among individuals within different cultures.
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