Introducing the Rhetorical Situation
First up, let's talk about the absolute bedrock of all communication: the rhetorical situation. This
Exploring Angle of Vision
Now, let's zoom in on the speaker for a second. Every single writer, every single person, has what w
Tracing a Line of Reasoning
Okay, so we know who's talking and where they're coming from. Now, how do they actually build their
Identifying and Analyzing Claims
At the heart of every argument is a **claim**. What is the writer trying to convince you to believe
Identifying and Analyzing Evidence
So, you've got your claims, right? Well, claims are just assertions until you back them up with **ev
Establishing a Line of Reasoning & Composing a Thesis Statement (Your Turn!)
Alright, so far we've been *analyzing* arguments. Now, let's flip the script and talk about *produci
Selecting and Using Evidence (The Right Way!)
Finally, when you're writing your own arguments, it's not enough to just *have* evidence. You need t