1. For a discourse to be called an argument, it must have a claim or proposition, which is a statement that the argument is trying to support or prove. The argument must also provide evidence or reasons to support the claim, and it must address potential counterarguments or objections to the claim.
In other words, an argument is a type of discourse or communication that aims to persuade others to accept a certain point of view or position by presenting reasons and evidence to support it.
2. The rules of argumentative discourse vary depending on the context and purpose of the argument, but some general principles include:
- Clearly stating the claim or proposition that the argument is trying to support
- Providing evidence or reasons to support the claim
- Addressing potential counterarguments or objections to the claim
- Using logical reasoning and valid arguments to support the claim
- Avoiding fallacies or errors in reasoning that can weaken the argument
- Being open to revising or modifying the claim or argument based on new evidence or counterarguments.
In addition to these principles, effective argumentative discourse often involves using persuasive language and rhetorical strategies to engage the audience and make the argument more compelling.