Ray Villaverde
Mr. Kidd
English 1301
25 September 2017
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Whether you notice it or not, debating takes form in many different ways and scenarios everywhere around us. There are debates in classrooms, courtrooms and in the homes of many others including citizens and representatives. However form it may take; whatever predicaments or in what setting on any level, debating and arguing lets us take a stand and reason with our opponents. Our intellect & personalities shape how we engage in arguments. Research indicates that if you want to persuade, you should sculpt your points using your opposition’s moral framework.
Deborah Tannen, the author of ‘War of Worlds,’ believes there are emotional precautions to take into account before confronting someone. She states that “Everywhere we turn, there is evidence that, in public discourse, we prize contentiousness and aggression …show more content…
1). To summarize this quote, the author means that there are two ways a person will react to you during the confrontation. If you approach them compassionately and logistically, they will usually not have a choice but to respond in a positive or neutral manner. On the other hand, if you come at them with any negativity or shade, there is an utmost guarantee that they will lash out in rebellion.
In formal arguments, currently, there are many solidified types of ‘debate’ that are widely practiced throughout everyday life. Here, I will outline the most common and effective forms of debating. To start things off we have the “Two Man debate,” which is one person arguing against another primarily focused on competing values. A single speaker takes an unbiased side of the positive, as well as the unfavorable, on top of everything in between. Think of a verbal Venn diagram during a presentation; a collection of evidence pointing towards every aspect of the subject matter. The main mouthpiece on the
Mr. Kidd
English 1301
25 September 2017
End of Discussion
Whether you notice it or not, debating takes form in many different ways and scenarios everywhere around us. There are debates in classrooms, courtrooms and in the homes of many others including citizens and representatives. However form it may take; whatever predicaments or in what setting on any level, debating and arguing lets us take a stand and reason with our opponents. Our intellect & personalities shape how we engage in arguments. Research indicates that if you want to persuade, you should sculpt your points using your opposition’s moral framework.
Deborah Tannen, the author of ‘War of Worlds,’ believes there are emotional precautions to take into account before confronting someone. She states that “Everywhere we turn, there is evidence that, in public discourse, we prize contentiousness and aggression …show more content…
1). To summarize this quote, the author means that there are two ways a person will react to you during the confrontation. If you approach them compassionately and logistically, they will usually not have a choice but to respond in a positive or neutral manner. On the other hand, if you come at them with any negativity or shade, there is an utmost guarantee that they will lash out in rebellion.
In formal arguments, currently, there are many solidified types of ‘debate’ that are widely practiced throughout everyday life. Here, I will outline the most common and effective forms of debating. To start things off we have the “Two Man debate,” which is one person arguing against another primarily focused on competing values. A single speaker takes an unbiased side of the positive, as well as the unfavorable, on top of everything in between. Think of a verbal Venn diagram during a presentation; a collection of evidence pointing towards every aspect of the subject matter. The main mouthpiece on the