The document outlines 6 types of arguments: 1) simple categorical arguments about whether something is or isn't something else, 2) definitional arguments where the definition is contested, 3) cause/consequence arguments about whether something causes something else, 4) resemblance arguments comparing two things, 5) evaluation arguments assessing whether something is good or bad, and 6) proposal arguments about whether an action should or should not be taken. It then provides examples of each type and asks the reader to name the argument type for 4 statements and develop arguments using the 6 types to convince parents to buy a pony.

1. CLAIMS

2. 6 TYPES

3. TYPE 1
SIMPLE CATEGORICAL
ARGUMENTS
Is X a Y?
We both agree on the
meaning of Y.
Painkillers are addictive.

4. TYPE 2
DEFINITIONAL ARGUMENT
Is X a Y?
The definition of Y is
contested
Email spam is constitutionally
protected free speech.

5. TYPE 3
CAUSE/CONSEQUENCE
ARGUMENTS
Does X cause Y?
Watching Jersey Shore makes
people become stupid.

6. TYPE 4
RESEMBLANCE ARGUMENTS
Is X like Y? (extended
metaphors
Obsessive dating in the West is
like Chinese footbinding in the
past.

7. TYPE 5
EVALUATION ARGUMENTS
Is X good or bad?
Is a X a good or bad Y?
Starbucks is not a good
example of a green company.

8. TYPE 6
PROPOSAL ARGUMENTS
Should we do X?
Fast food restaurants should
be required to help combat
America’s obesity problem.

9. NAME THAT ARGUMENT
STEROID USE CAUSES HAIR TO
GROW IN THE EARS OF
TEENAGE MALES.

10. NAME THAT ARGUMENT
MATTEL TOY FACTORIES ARE
SWEATSHOPS

11. NAME THAT ARGUMENT
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYERS
SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO
MAKE MONEY FROM
ENDORSEMENTS

12. NAME THAT ARGUMENT
9/11 WAS MORE LIKE AN
EARTHQUAKE (A NATIONAL
DISASTER) THAN PEARL
HARBOR (AN ACT OF WAR).

13. YOU WANT YOUR PARENTS
TO BUY YOU A PONY.
USE THE 6 CLAIMS TO CREATE
YOUR BEST ARGUMENTS