In my exposition and persuasion class we got a fun assignment! One of the options was to respond with a poem, so here’s mine! Check the video out first!!
View the clip, Monty Python‘s Argument Culture at YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teMlv3ripSM
Option 1: What is the difference between contradiction and argument?
Poem response.
Did to!
Did not!
Child’s argument from grown up mouths,
Futile contradiction
Automatic gainsay
Yes it ‘tis!
No it ‘tisn’t!
Easily offered denial
Illogical emotional response
Controversial statements establishing
Intellectual dispute
Propositions with reasons offered
Terms with considerations given
For opposition’s plea
I do not agree because…
This is true, but…
Why do you say that is so?
Argument achieved.
~Tina Rich 10/11/2011
