Before I started the reading, I knew I would be reading about arguments, simply because of the title. However, what I didn’t know was that rhetoric strategies also carry over into the construction of argumentative essays. During the reading I found out when “inventing” an argument, it is important to come up with an ample amount of ideas so when it comes time to present the argument, only the strongest ideas are stated. While putting together the final piece of work that will be presented, style, as well as arrangement are key components. Through these components, as well as others, the writer’s “persona” will be displayed. From the reading, I found out that persona is considered to be the way one purposefully displays their work. This concept is displayed through these elements because I might chose to arrange my argument in a cause and effect manner, while you might chose to display it in a problem- solution manner. For example, if I was writing a paper on the Republican Party, I might choose to have this picture displayed alongside the text, as shown.
By choosing this picture, my persona is being displayed, as well as my goal to enhance my argument through association. I found this reading to be extremely helpful, and I believe that it will be key to writing my first big essay for this class.
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