Reflect more generally on position arguments, a genre of writing that plays an important role in our society. Consider some of the following questions: How important are reasons and supporting...

Reflect more generally on position arguments, a genre of writing that plays an important role in our society. Consider some of the following questions: How important are reasons and supporting evidence? When people argue positions on television, on radio talk shows, and in online discussion forums like blogs, do they tend to emphasize reasons and support? If not, what do they emphasize? How does the purpose of television, radio, and online position arguments differ from the purpose of the writers you read in this chapter and from your own purpose in writing a position argument? What contribution might position arguments make to our society that other genres of writing cannot make?