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Many important events in our nation's history were influenced by persuasive arguments. Many sides have gained support due to the writings or speeches gave by an effective speaker. These arguments take a lot to be effective. There are three key components, and if an argument lacks any one of them, it is not effective. Organization, diction, and bias words are all important aspects to any effective argument. Using these three elements, Thomas Paine was able to make a triumphant case, whereas James Chalmers' writing did not and was therefore ineffective.
Good organization is key to an effective argument because a bad argument can lead to confusion and boredom. In Common Sense, Paine has a very clearcut, organized argument, which makes it much easier to understand, and less boring. When an author has a well-formulated argument, the reader is more likely to be persuaded. This is because the author is stressing similar points over and over, and driving it into the readers mind. In......

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