Thursday, November 5, 2009

As He Himself Puts It

At the beginning of this chapter the author goes into the necessity of using quotes within ones argument to form a useful argument. There are two extremes to this. Using too many quotes and not using enough quotes. When an arguer uses too many quotes the risk having an argument that they are not part of. As in the previous chapter it was shown the necessity of showing yourself as part of the conversation. With to few quotes the arguer risks making the conversation and argument solely theirs. They make their opinion higher and more important then what others have to say.
This chapter also aims to help readers by deciding what quotes they need and what they are going to do with them. Good quotes will strengthen an argument and will usually help to prove a point. Quotes are important in showing that you, the arguer, is well versed with what someone else is saying. Quotes, however, cannot stand alone. They need a purpose and a place. A quote's relevance to what you are saying is extremely important.
I liked the idea of a quotation sandwhich. An intro into what is going to be said within a paragraph and an explaination of the paragraph. Its important for anyone arguing to know how to successfully use someone else's words to their advantage. With a successful summary of another's work the arguer shows they are part of a larger conversation and that they have a strong hold on the knowledge of what they are trying to argue.

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