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02.02 Introduction to Argument 1. Who is the writer? 2. Who is the audience? 3. What is the rhetorical situation? 4. What is the historical context surrounding the subject? 5. What is the ... writer’s thesis, and where does it appear? 6. Is the writer’s thesis reasonable? 7. Are the claims made to support the thesis also reasonable? 8. What evidence is used to support the writer’s claim? 9. What evidence is used to refute the opposition’s position? 10. How is the argument structured? Which argument styles does the writer employ? 11.What is the relationship between the method of development used and the line of reasoning? 12.Why is the particular method of development used best suited for the rhetorical situation? 13.What type of tone is created through the writer’s diction? 14.Do you see any logical fallacies? If so, which ones? 15.Do you see any holes in the writer’s argument? PART 3: Knapp’s argument is effective. In order to support his claim that Wikipedia is a [Show More]

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