Types of Argument

Definition

Defining an issue, person, or object.

Because animals are sentient beings, eating meat is unethical.

Nascar is a sport; not a sport.

Rap is poetry; is not poetry.

Causation

An argument that states the causal relationship between things

Note the difference between causation and correlation.

Evaluation

Arguing whether something is good or bad, right or wrong, better or worse.

Issues of Recommendation

Arguments to make recommendations about the best course of action.

These argument use "obligation verbs": should, must, ought to.

Evaluation

Recommendation