Method

Emotional Argument

This argument is supposed to make the person you are arguing with feel an emotion (sadness, happiness, anger, etc…). Ideally, getting the person to feel a particular emotion will help you persuade them to agree with you.

Logical argument

This argument appeals to the person’s practical side. This argument should just make good sense.  With a logical argument you want to persuade the person to agree with you because they think what you are saying sounds like the best thing to do.

Ethical/ Moral argument

This argument makes an appeal to the person’s morals. For example, the majority of people believe it is wrong to steal, and it is right to help those in need.  Morally there is usually a right and wrong in most situations. When you make an ethical or moral argument, you are persuading a person to make the right choice.