According to the different contents, the beginning of an argumentative paper has different forms of expression and variety. In terms of content, some come straight to the point and put forward the central argument, some summarize the scope of discussion, some explain the purpose of writing, and some put forward wrong views to refute. From the form of expression, some start with problems, some start with examples, some start with famous sayings and epigrams, some start with historical allusions and so on.
The usual form of the beginning:
Forward type. Say the argument first, so as to lay the foundation for putting forward the viewpoint (creation is the ladder of human progress and the source of the development of human civilization), and then put forward the argument (so we should cultivate the creative ability).
Introduction. Quote that famous saying first (the greatest cleverness in life is self-knowledge), and then explain it (this statement is very reasonable. Self-knowledge is a necessary condition for a person to become a talent), and finally put forward an argument (self-knowledge is valuable).
Story-based opening, a method of telling a fascinating little story, expressing the plot clearly in narrative language, and then leading to the argument or topic of the article from this story. Starting with a story not only enriches the content of the article, but also naturally leads to opinions and stimulates the reading interest of the marking teacher.
Argumentative structure
1, the beginning of the story
The so-called story-based beginning is a way to tell a fascinating little story at the beginning, express the plot clearly with narrative language, and then lead to the argument or topic of the article from this story.
Starting with a story not only enriches the content of the article, but also naturally leads to opinions and stimulates the reading interest of the marking teacher.
Using the method of story opening, we should pay attention to the following points: first, we should carefully choose the story to facilitate the introduction of ideas; Second, because the story is just a header, the narrative should not be too detailed and too long, as long as it can lead to ideas; Third, a story can be understood and interpreted from multiple angles. When narrating, you should highlight the side that can lead to your own point of view, so that your point of view can come naturally.
2. Layered structure
Hierarchical structure, also known as progressive structure and hierarchical structure, is a structural model that goes from shallow to deep, step by step and excavates vertically according to logical relations.
There are two main types of progressive expressions: first, when the central argument is divided into several sub-arguments, the relationship between these sub-arguments is from shallow to deep and from simple to complex.
Such as "not only ... but also" and "besides" can be used to transition between levels.
This structure is commonly known as the "bamboo shoot peeling method", which "peels the shell" layer by layer and finally reveals the essence.
The second is to arrange the argument structure according to the idea of "asking questions, analyzing problems and solving problems", that is, to write in the order of "what → why → how".
The advantages of this argument structure are clear hierarchy, strict logic and profound argument.
When using the hierarchical structure, we should pay attention to the following points: first, the relationship between the parts of the hierarchical structure should be appropriate, in line with people's cognitive laws, and should not be reversed at will; Second, the transition between the progressive parts should be natural, and some transitional words should be used to connect the front and back; Third, when writing in the order of "what → why → how", you should clearly answer the contents of each part.
3, point example method for example
The so-called example method is also called parallelism argument method.
It is to list a group of similar arguments in parallel sentences, and then summarize and analyze them.
By using examples, a large number of examples can be listed in fewer words, making them comprehensive and sufficient.
In addition, due to the use of parallelism, the momentum of the article, the strength of arguments, the expressive force and appeal of language are greatly enhanced.
When analyzing with examples, we should pay attention to three points: first, the narrative angles of several examples should be consistent, and they should be able to demonstrate the same point of view, but each has its own wonderful points; Second, the narrative language should be concise, generally no more than 40 words in an example; Third, we should do some inductive analysis after the examples, point out the essence of * * *, and reveal the essence, so as to effectively demonstrate the central argument.
4. Hypothetical analysis
The so-called hypothetical analysis is also called hypothetical argument.
It is to make assumptions from the opposite side in view of the above-mentioned examples, and then draw conclusions contrary to the facts, thus effectively demonstrating the central argument.
Using hypothesis analysis, case and hypothesis analysis can be clearly separated, that is, first describe and then deny hypothesis; Sometimes it can also take the form of narration and discussion.
This kind of analysis often uses "suppose it won't …" and "imagine it won't …", which leads to the opposite situation of the example, and then discusses it.
5. A thoughtful ending
Setting questions or questions at the end of the article can make readers think about themselves or real life after reading this article, so as to receive the expression effect of "endless words and endless meanings"