I'd Love to Argue with You...But I'm Not Exactly Sure What You Said
Book Details
Author(s)Sandy Untermyer
PublisherSandy Untermyer
ISBN / ASINB001D3WHR2
ISBN-13978B001D3WHR8
Sales Rank2,130,138
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
How You, Yes, You, I’m Talkin’ ’Bout You, Can Present Your Opinions More Effectively And!! Take Part in Today’s Great National Debate!!!
Argument is the way we learn, as human beings. Without understanding argument, we have no way to know what we ourselves really mean, or what others are really trying to tell us.
Written in a lighthearted, humorous style, I'd Love to Argue with You...But I'm Not Exactly Sure What You Said was intended, originally, for those interested in arguing politics -- but the tips and techniques effectively presented here will take you from start to argument (if you prefer, discussion) in all your arguments (or, if you, prefer, discussions), whether or not they are overtly political.
In about 400 pp., we cover basic writing, using the dictionary and other references, creating arguments from scratch, writing OpEds, Whine Lines, and Letters to the Editor, and understanding what the other guy is REALLY saying as well as the ways we can (finally!) say what we REALLY mean, with techniques to use and watch out for, using examples of argument pitfalls and pratfalls taken from the real -- well, political -- world, 2000 - 2008.
I'd Love to Argue with You...But I'm Not Exactly Sure What You Said also covers use of similes and metaphors in argument, basic five-paragraph organization for arguments, using 3-9-27 and framing arguments, and other typical argument problems. We even diagram sentences to locate "hidden" meanings and agendas in what's being said.
I'd Love to Argue with You...But I'm Not Exactly Sure What You Said will benefit Democrats, Republicans, or Independents. In politics, pitfalls and pratfalls come from both Left and Right, as well as down the middle. Doing the exercises at the end of most chapters will prove useful even to those interested in only argument, and not politics.
Written by a teacher of English (Teaching of English as a Second or Other Language and college-level tutor) in an easy-going style, you will enjoy the pleasures of reading and learning at the same time.
NOTE: I'd Love to Argue with You...But I'm Not Exactly Sure What You Said does NOT cover theoretical or hypothetical arguments such as used in philosophy or logic or debate teams. Rather, this book is ideal for understanding and participating in most ordinary human arguments and discussions.
Argument is the way we learn, as human beings. Without understanding argument, we have no way to know what we ourselves really mean, or what others are really trying to tell us.
Written in a lighthearted, humorous style, I'd Love to Argue with You...But I'm Not Exactly Sure What You Said was intended, originally, for those interested in arguing politics -- but the tips and techniques effectively presented here will take you from start to argument (if you prefer, discussion) in all your arguments (or, if you, prefer, discussions), whether or not they are overtly political.
In about 400 pp., we cover basic writing, using the dictionary and other references, creating arguments from scratch, writing OpEds, Whine Lines, and Letters to the Editor, and understanding what the other guy is REALLY saying as well as the ways we can (finally!) say what we REALLY mean, with techniques to use and watch out for, using examples of argument pitfalls and pratfalls taken from the real -- well, political -- world, 2000 - 2008.
I'd Love to Argue with You...But I'm Not Exactly Sure What You Said also covers use of similes and metaphors in argument, basic five-paragraph organization for arguments, using 3-9-27 and framing arguments, and other typical argument problems. We even diagram sentences to locate "hidden" meanings and agendas in what's being said.
I'd Love to Argue with You...But I'm Not Exactly Sure What You Said will benefit Democrats, Republicans, or Independents. In politics, pitfalls and pratfalls come from both Left and Right, as well as down the middle. Doing the exercises at the end of most chapters will prove useful even to those interested in only argument, and not politics.
Written by a teacher of English (Teaching of English as a Second or Other Language and college-level tutor) in an easy-going style, you will enjoy the pleasures of reading and learning at the same time.
NOTE: I'd Love to Argue with You...But I'm Not Exactly Sure What You Said does NOT cover theoretical or hypothetical arguments such as used in philosophy or logic or debate teams. Rather, this book is ideal for understanding and participating in most ordinary human arguments and discussions.
