"People Are People, So Why Should It Be..."

...you and I should get along so awfully?" --Depeche Mode

If you've ever wondered why it has been so difficult to have conversations (or polite arguments) with people whose opinions differ from your own, this 12 minute video will take you through three of the four components that make an argument persuasive, highlighting the most important ingredients for success. It is designed as an introduction to the rhetorical strategies and is a useful addition to an online class. I do wish I could have included more pictures for this one.