Argumentation
Uses logic, reason and comparison
to prove a point.
Explains what someone believes.
Identify your topic, research your
topic, and decide which side to
support.
Usually look at the both sides of an
issue and form a final stand based
on the evidence.
May compare ideas to establish a
position.
Get the people to recognize your
side of the argument valid
Persuasion
Appeal to the reader's emotion
rather than reason
Attempt to change someone else's
opinion
Identify your topic and choose
your side
Represents only one-side
(Author's side).
Presents only ideas that help
establish a position.
Get the people to agree with your
opinion.