Classical Oration
Rogerian Argument
Toulmin Model
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Real-World Application
100

What is the first part of a Classical Oration in which you try to win the attention of your audience?

Exordium or Hook

100

What is the primary goal of a Rogerian argument?

To find common ground and compromise

100

What is the role of the "grounds" in the Toulmin model?

What is providing the evidence to support the claim?

100

This classical oration section introduces the argument and establishes credibility.

Exordium

100

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

200

This section of the Classical Oration presents the facts of the case and puts the argument in context.

Narratio or Bridge

200

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

200

What part of the Toulmin model explains the logical connection between the claim and the evidence?

Warrant

200

This Toulmin component helps strengthen the connection between claim and evidence.

Backing

200

A lawyer arguing in court relies heavily on evidence and logical reasoning to prove their case. Which argument structure is this?

Toulmin Model

300

In which section of Classical Oration do you present your key arguments and supporting evidence?

Confirmatio or Body

300

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

300

This part of the Toulmin model provides extra support to strengthen the warrant.

Backing

300

This Rogerian section states the position on the issue and presents the circumstances in which that opinion would be valid.

Writer's position

300

A politician giving a speech uses emotional appeals in the conclusion to rally their audience. What part of Classical Oration is this?

Peroratio

400

What is the primary function of the Refutatio in a Classical Oration?

To acknowledge and refute counterarguments

400

Unlike other argument structures, Rogerian arguments avoid this type of tone when discussing opposing views.

An aggressive or combative tone

400

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

400

This Classical Oration section presents the argument’s key evidence.

Confirmatio

400

A debater says, “Although some believe school uniforms limit self-expression, studies show they improve student focus.” What Toulmin part is being used?

Rebuttal

500

This final section of a Classical Oration reinforces the argument and makes an emotional appeal to the audience.

Peroratio

500

When is a Rogerian argument most effective?

When dealing with highly polarizing issues or emotional debates

500

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

500

In the Toulmin model, this component acknowledges and responds to counterarguments

Rebuttal

500

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