P.269-284 Summary (late due to absence)

On page 269, the first chapter begins by discussing the many points of an argument being expressed and explaining how arguments work. There is a list written on page 271 that identifies possible purposes of an argument; "To understand, explore, inform, convince/persuade, make decisions, or make consensus." Arguments are always an element of any context. The chapter then goes on to correlate these points to well-known figures like Madonna and Martin Luther king Jr. This chapter closes with explaining how arguments are very central to our lives and how important it is to understand the rhetorical implications of each argument and be conscious of the audience at all times. The next chapter beginning on page 275 opens with analyzing simple aspects of arguments. Then, the section introduces three main points to an argument; Who is arguing/ and where are they coming from?, Whats's at stake?(what are the facts, how can the issue be identified, how much does it matter/why, and what actions should be taken as a result?) and what's the claim? This section closes with the point that it is important for a claim to be clear and arguable in all aspects, whether it is simply stated or not.