Arguments
A three-sided polygon
Concepts/Metaphors
100

This type of argument is focused on "winning" and making the "opponent" feel defeated.

What is a debate-style argument?

100

Using expert opinions or credible sources demonstrates this appeal.

What is ethos?

100

This type of comparison uses "as" or "like"

What is a simile?

200

This type of argument is focused on finding common ground and treating the other person with respect and empathy.

What is a Rogerian argument?

200

Appealing to emotion, like fear or empathy, demonstrates this appeal.

What is pathos?

200

The phrases "You’re wasting my time!" and "That’s not worth my time" are common examples of this pervasive metaphor.


What is "Time is Money"?

300

This metaphor changes the way you approach arguments by viewing the "other side" as this, rather than a sworn enemy.



What does the metaphor "Argument as Dance" mean?

300

Using data, statistics, or logic demonstrates this appeal.

What is logos?

300

The phrase "Inflation has robbed me of my savings" is an example of this type of metaphor.

What is personification?

400

A key goal of the Rogerian argument is to find this with the person on the other side.

What is common ground?

400

Framing climate change as a moral threat mainly appeals to this.

What is pathos?

400

This concept is defined as a whole way of seeing the world that might seem natural or like "common sense" to us, but is actually a mindset that we have been taught. 

What is ideology?

500

This is the term for when a message is written and delivered to people who already share the same basic values and beliefs.

What is "preaching to the converted"?

500

Combining credibility, emotion, and logic demonstrates this concept.

What is the rhetorical triangle?

500

The statement "We’re at a crossroads in our relationship" is an example of the metaphor that views love as this.


What is a journey?