Introduction to Claims

1. CLAIMS
WHAT I SAY IS TRUE

2. 6 TYPES

3. TYPE 1
SIMPLE CATEGORICAL ARGUMENTS
Is X a Y?
We both agree on the
meaning of Y.
My client is not a murderer.

4. TYPE 2
DEFINITIONAL ARGUMENT
Is X a Y?
The definition of Y is
contested
Forcing people to wear
motorcycle helmets is unjust.

5. TYPE 3
CAUSE/CONSEQUENCE ARGUMENTS
Does X cause Y?
Watching YouTube videos
makes people stupider.

6. TYPE 4
METAPHOR ARGUMENTS
Is X like Y? (extended
metaphors
School is like a factory.
School is like a ladder .

7. TYPE 5
EVALUATION ARGUMENTS
Is X good or bad?
Is a X a good or bad Y?
Zoom class is good for
students.

8. TYPE 6
PROPOSAL ARGUMENTS
Should we do X?
Fast food restaurants should
be required to post the calories
of their menu items.

9. 6 CLAIM TYPES
DEFINTION
CATEGORICAL
CAUSE/
CONSEQUENCE
METAPHOR
EVALUATION
PROPOSAL

10. NAME THAT ARGUMENT
STEROID USE CAUSES HAIR TO
GROW IN THE EARS OF
TEENAGE MALES.

11. NAME THAT ARGUMENT
MATTEL TOY FACTORIES ARE
SWEATSHOPS

12. NAME THAT ARGUMENT
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYERS
SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO
MAKE MONEY FROM
ENDORSEMENTS

13. NAME THAT ARGUMENT
9/11 WAS MORE LIKE AN
EARTHQUAKE (A NATIONAL
DISASTER) THAN PEARL
HARBOR (AN ACT OF WAR).