Writing to Argue - SCARF

The S in SCARF stands for ...

The C in SCARF stands for...

The A in SCARF stands for...

The R in SCARF stands for...

The F in SCARF stands for...

What is the purpose of the counter argument?

• Appear balanced, but rebut the counter claim

• Give the other side a chance

• Give both sides equal time and attention

Which connective is used to show a SIMILARITY

• In contrast

• Conversely

• Moreover

• Likewise

What is an anecdote?

• A comparison to another idea or situation

• A short personal story which demonstrates the argument

• A medicine which counters the effect of a poison

• An opinion made to sound like fact

Which is NOT a connective to show a DIFFERENCE

• Alternatively

• However

• Moreover

• In contrast

Which techniques should you use in a final plea to the audience?

• Direct address (you)

• Tripling (list of 3)

• Emotive language

• All of them