The document defines the term "argument" and discusses its meaning. It provides two definitions - an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated one, and a reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action, or theory. It then lists synonyms for each definition. The document outlines the components needed for a good argument: a single claim, reasons to support the claim, and evidence or validations for the reasons/claim along with refutations of opposing claims. It provides an example of analyzing the argument structure of a passage on women's basketball.

1. argument
ˈɑːɡjʊm(ə)nt

2. The Argument Clinic

3. (Argument is like a war where both sides end up losing.)
Argument is like ………….

4. argument
ˈɑːɡjʊm(ə)nt
an exchange of diverging or opposite views,
typically a heated or angry one

5. quarrel, disagreement, squabble, fight, dispute, wrangle, clash
altercation, feud, dissension, war of words
debate, discussion, discourse, disputation, controversy

7. argument
ˈɑːɡjʊm(ə)nt
a reason or set of reasons given in support
of an idea, action or theory

8. reasoning, logic, case
defence, justification, apology
explanation, rationalization
evidence, reasons, grounds
assertion, declaration, claim, plea

9. When you argue
you need
A single claim
Reason/s for your claim
Evidences/Stories/Validations
for your reasons or claim
Refutation for opposing claim/s

10. Name some
popular
basketball
players

11. Truer to the Game:
Women play a superior
brand of basketball
- Randy Horick

12. Randy Horick’s
A single claim
Reason/s for his claim
Evidences/Stories/Validations
for his reasons or claim
Refutation for opposing claim/s

14. Take a minute to go back to your analysis
And share it to the whole class
Did the writer’s argument convince you?
Was he able to give you a newer perspective?
Why? Why not?

15. What does
Argument
mean to you
NOW?