Classical Oration
What is the first part of a Classical Oration in which you try to win the attention of your audience?
Exordium or Hook
What is the primary goal of a Rogerian argument?
To find common ground and compromise
What is the role of the "grounds" in the Toulmin model?
What is providing the evidence to support the claim?
This classical oration section introduces the argument and establishes credibility.
Exordium
A student writing a persuasive essay about school start times wants to acknowledge opposing viewpoints and then propose a compromise. Which argument structure should they use?
Rogerian Argument
This section of the Classical Oration presents the facts of the case and puts the argument in context.
Narratio or Bridge
In which part of a Rogerian argument do you describe an issue in terms rich and specific enough to show that you fully understand and respect any alternative position?
Introduction
What part of the Toulmin model explains the logical connection between the claim and the evidence?
Warrant
This Toulmin component helps strengthen the connection between claim and evidence.
Backing
A lawyer arguing in court relies heavily on evidence and logical reasoning to prove their case. Which argument structure is this?
Toulmin Model
In which section of Classical Oration do you present your key arguments and supporting evidence?
Confirmatio or Body
This section of a Rogerian argument explains to the person you are arguing with what they would gain from adopting your position.
Benefits to opponent
This part of the Toulmin model provides extra support to strengthen the warrant.
Backing
This Rogerian section states the position on the issue and presents the circumstances in which that opinion would be valid.
Writer's position
A politician giving a speech uses emotional appeals in the conclusion to rally their audience. What part of Classical Oration is this?
Peroratio
What is the primary function of the Refutatio in a Classical Oration?
To acknowledge and refute counterarguments
Unlike other argument structures, Rogerian arguments avoid this type of tone when discussing opposing views.
An aggressive or combative tone
What is the function of a "qualifier" in a Toulmin argument?
To limit the scope of the claim to make it more precise and reasonable
This Classical Oration section presents the argument’s key evidence.
Confirmatio
A debater says, “Although some believe school uniforms limit self-expression, studies show they improve student focus.” What Toulmin part is being used?
Rebuttal
This final section of a Classical Oration reinforces the argument and makes an emotional appeal to the audience.
Peroratio
When is a Rogerian argument most effective?
When dealing with highly polarizing issues or emotional debates
In the Toulmin model, what is the difference between a warrant and a backing?
A warrant explains the logical connection between the claim and the evidence, while a backing provides additional support to strengthen the warrant
In the Toulmin model, this component acknowledges and responds to counterarguments
Rebuttal
You are mediating a dispute between two coworkers who disagree about work-from-home policies. To reach a compromise, you use this argument structure.
Rogerian Argument