Taking it line by line, this master template first helps you openyour text by identifying an issue in some ongoing conversation ordebate
Dismantling their arguments in a conversation-like article makes you more persuasive
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making statements that nobody can possibly disagree with.Though this view of writing may appear logical, it is actually a recipefor flat, lifeless writing
Arguments change the world daily
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But even themost justified critiques fall flat, we submit, unless we really listen toand understand the views we are criticizing:
What if everyone listened and no one spoke.
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making statements that nobody can possibly disagree with.Though this view of writing may appear logical, it is actually a recipefor flat, lifeless writing
Arguments change the world.
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You deplore the demonstrations taking place inBirmingham. But your statement, I am sorry to say, failsto express a similar concern for the conditions thatbrought about the demonstrations
He takes their own arguments and defeats them calmly with his own point of view.
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Now look at what happens to the same proposition when itis presented as a response to something “they say”:
This provides a soft argument defeated by their claim.
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To make an impact as a writer, then, you need to do more thanmake statements that are logical, well supported, and consistent
Persuasion is your best friend
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it is the importance not only of expressing yourideas (“I say”) but also of presenting those ideas as a response tosome other person or group (“they say”).
It is important to get the consensus from not 1 person but all.
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