Chapter 14 -- Classical Argumentation

The classical way of arguing entails for the reader to take a stand on an issue, offer reasons and evidence to support your position and to summarize and respond to alternative views. This technique makes you aware of your views in the beginning, how they change, and what causes them to change. I think classical argumentation can be really useful for writers to understand and use before and while they write a paper. If writers use this technique they will see many improvements in their writing. The classical way of arguing helps you to understand how you have to develop your essay so that you provide enough information to persuade the reader to believe your views. If you do not develop your essay the reader's opinions will never change and that means your essay isn't persuasive enough. I think its important to break down your essay before you finish it and make sure that the reader can clearly understand your points and opinions.