The difference between rational argument and citation argument: different nature and different functions.

1. Different natures

1. Quotation argument: Quotation argument is a kind of "principal argument". It quotes famous quotes or opinions of famous people as arguments, and analyzes problems with reference to classics. Argument method to explain the truth.

2. Logical argumentation: Use incisive insights from classic works, famous aphorisms from ancient and modern Chinese and foreign celebrities, and generally accepted theorems and formulas to prove arguments.

2. Different functions

1. Citing arguments: It can enhance the persuasiveness or literary talent of the article, make the argument more powerful or attractive, and further explain the argument of the article.

2. Reasonable argumentation: make the argument authoritative and enhance persuasiveness. The argumentation method of logical argument is used to demonstrate a certain point of view, thereby making the argument more general and in-depth, and making the argument more convincing.

Case examples of citing arguments

1. To prove that women do have innate language talent, you can cite psychological research findings: In the early stages of language learning, the language center of baby girls The brain area develops faster than in male infants. This method of citing authoritative research facts as evidence is an argument by reference.

2. To demonstrate that Chinese traditional culture attaches great importance to the spirit of unity and cooperation, you can quote Zi Lu's words about unity in The Analects: "Lu Yinzi asked about politics. Zi Lu replied: The way of the Master is only loyalty and forgiveness." "This kind of citation of classics and famous works as an argument method belongs to citation argument.

3. To prove that Wuhan’s folk customs are lively and open, you can quote the Wuhan folk song “Wuhan girls are immoral and like fishing songs by the river.” This method of quoting local folk proverbs as an argument is also a citation argument.