Wenzel first discusses the concept of rhetoric, which he suggests that we use to “understand and evaluate argument as a natural process of persuasive communication” …show more content…
Wenzel asserts that a persuasive argument must be able to be reasoned, either directly or indirectly, in order to see if that argument is true. This tool is primarily to compare arguments between each other, as it creates a way to distinguish sound arguments from unsound ones. Wenzel once again refers to Aristotle by referencing a classic logical tool, a syllogism, which can be used to make a logical argument. And while Wenzel admits that not all logical forms work for all arguments, he references the many attempts to capture logical structure in an argument, most notably by discussing the model created by Stephen Toulmin. Wenzel emphasizes the importance of logic by illustrating that he is mirroring the thoughts of other experts, and in turn strengthening his