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Argument Structure
DEFINITION: An argument is the main statement of a poem, an essay, a short story, or a novel that usually appears as an introduction or a point on which the writer will develop his work in order to convince his readers. Literature does not merely entertain. Therefore, an argument does not intend to serve only as an introduction but it attracts the reader’s focus to an issue that will be made clear gradually. The structure of an argument consists of claims and reasons that support the idea of the argument. HOW IT WORKS: An example of how an argument is structued: A teenager tells her parent that buying her a new laptop would help her with her homework. “Buying a new laptop” is the argument. Stating the laptop will be used to help with homework is the supporting reason. These combined crete the agrument. HOW IT IS USED IN EVERYDAY LIFE: When someone is trying to convince another person to believe an idea, the reasons that are given is the argument.
Paraphrase
DEFINITION: A brief statement, written in your own words, restating the writer’s main points. Paraphrase, although written in your own words, is used to relate the details or the development of an idea in your source. Importance: Paraphrasing assists your readers in increasing a detailed understanding of your information, and, indirectly, to acknowledge your theory as well founded. There are two main purposes for using paraphrase in your compositions. HOW TO: 1. Use paraphrase to offer information or data whenever there is no special purpose for using a direct quotation. . . . 2. Use paraphrase to offer your readers a precise and complete account of ideas selected from a source--ideas that you plan to clarify, understand, or disagree with in your essay. . . . Everyday Use: Paraphrasing is used every day in reading, writing and daily conversation.