Constructing Arguments

based on one of the following topics: public shaming, gun control, lowering the drinking age, paying college athletes, or marijuana legalization.

• Write a three-statement syllogism with a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.
• Write a one-statement argument based solely in pathos (appealing to values, emotion).
• Write a one-statement counterargument (opposing viewpoint).
• Write a one to two-statement rebuttal to the counterargument. Can you find a flaw in this viewpoint?

Be sure to support your ideas by quoting from the test(s) when appropriate.