College Composition / Unit 28 CMP 0693 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Position Arguments
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The idea
A position argument takes a stance on a debatable issue and supports it with reasoning and evidence, aiming to persuade readers to adopt that view.
In practice
Analyzing one means identifying its thesis, the reasons and evidence behind it, and the appeals it relies on.
Where people slip
Position arguments are the most common texts in rhetorical-analysis passages, so knowing their parts speeds analysis.
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