Identifying Elements of an Argument
Match each element of an argument with its definition.
commentary
a statement taking a side on an issue in an
argument
rebuttal
any information that can support a claim
reasons
explanations for why the audience should
believe a claim
claim
an argument that points out the flaws of an
opposing claim
evidence
analysis of how evidence supports a claim
Done
(1) Intro

Explanation:

An argument is a debate on a topic where two opposing opinions confront.

First thing to do in an argument is to take a side which is done by stating a claim (in favor or against something). Then, one should provide reasons for why the audience should believe that claim and also provide some evidence that support it.

To make a successful claim, one should also show how and why those evidence support the original claim by adding few commentaries.

Finally, one can also attack the opposite claim by stating its flaws in a rebuttal.

So, the answer is:

1) a statement taking a side on an issue in an argument - claim

2) any information that can support a claim - evidence

3) explanations for why the audience should believe a claim - reasons

4) an argument that points out the flaws of an opposing claim - rebuttal

5) analysis of how evidence supports a claim - commentary

1. read the following excerpt from franklin d. roosevelt's "fireside chat 19":

on the other side of the picture, we must learn also to know that guerilla warfare against the germans in, let us say serbia or norway, us; that a successful russian offensive against the germans us; and that british successes on land or sea in any part of the world strengthen our hands.

remember always that germany and italy, regardless of any formal declaration of war, consider themselves at war with the united states at this moment just as much as they consider themselves at war with britain or russia. and germany puts all the other republics of the americas into the same category of enemies. the people of our sister republics of this hemisphere can be honored by that fact.  

the true goal we seek is far above and beyond the ugly field of battle. when we resort to force, as now we must, we are determined that this force shall be directed toward ultimate good as well as against immediate evil. we americans are not destroyers — we are builders.

analyze the effectiveness of this excerpt. how does it function within the speech as a whole? how does the structure of the excerpt to convey the speech's purpose and key points? support your argument with evidence from the speech. (10 points)

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