There are seven common argumentation methods: illustration, citation, metaphor, comparison, reductio ad absurdum, induction and deduction. Let’s discuss in detail four common and easy-to-use argumentation methods when writing argumentative essays.

1. Illustration method

Illustration method, also called case argumentation, is a method that uses convincing typical examples to prove the correctness of one's arguments. It is the most commonly used argumentation method in argumentative writing. "Facts speak louder than words." In the face of typical examples, the truth is self-evident. 2. Citation method

Citation method is also called logical argumentation. It is an argumentation method that proves that one's point of view is correct and credible by quoting famous quotes, famous sentences from ancient poems, and proverbs that reflect scientific laws.

The citation method is second only to the illustration method in frequency of use in the examination room or in daily writing practice. Because the citation method cites the crystallization of thinking recognized by the world, it can profoundly reflect the essence of things and has been proven by countless facts, so it is extremely persuasive.

3. Metaphoric method

Metaphoric method is a method of using metaphors to demonstrate arguments.

In argumentative essays, metaphors can make the argument easier to understand, more interesting, and easier for readers to identify with. The method of metaphor can turn abstraction into concreteness, difficultness into simplicity, and dullness into vividness.

4. Comparative method

The comparative method is also a common argumentation method, which is divided into two types: comparison and analogy.

1. Analogy

The so-called analogy is to use one or several similar stories, examples or situations arranged by the writer to make inferences from here to there.

There are roughly the following types of things used for analogy: historical facts at home and abroad, myths and legends, fables, situations created by the writer himself, etc.

When using analogies, you should pay attention to the fact that the "types" you choose should be of the same type, not opposite or opposite; after the analogy, you should analyze it, be good at revealing it, and be clear-cut and sharp.

2. Comparative method

The so-called comparison is to analyze and compare the positive and negative arguments and arguments to achieve the purpose of denying wrong views and establishing correct arguments.

When using contrast, we should pay attention to the fact that the difference between right and wrong, right and wrong, new and old of the selected "object" must be very obvious, and there must be a prominent mutually antagonistic relationship; it must be clear about what is being discussed. Have a deep understanding of the contradictory nature of objects; it can be people versus people, things versus things, or vertical comparisons or horizontal comparisons.