Introduction
The definition of the term “argumentation” differs; however, in general, it describes a process of communication in which someone is providing supporting facts to justify an idea. Van Eemeren (2015) states that argumentation utilizes language to “justify or refute” a point the author of the argument is making (p. 226). Thus, it can be used to provide a critique for a certain suggestion. Additionally, Van Eemeren (2015) describes it as a verbal, social activity. The aim of it is to secure the argument as part of someone’s view on things.
Main body
The Collins Dictionary describes exposition as an explanation of an idea or thought. In this way, the exposition is similar to a description that is often used in narratives (“Exposition”, n.d.). However, the distinct feature that differs exposition from explanation is the use of logic to structure the exposition. In addition, one can utilize analysis, contrast, comparisons, and definitions for proper exposition. The difference between an exposition and an argument is that the latter requires understanding the general idea that one tries to express without having a formed opinion on it.
Conclusion
The types of arguments, deductive and inductive, offer a distinctly different method of creating a viewpoint. Reed (2016) states that in deduction the process of building arguments begins from the idea as a whole. Then, from the general thought one begins to understand ideas that the thought consists of. Induction utilizes an approach in which one transfers from different parts of an idea to an overall understanding of it. Additionally, deductive argumentation implies that the truth of the premises leads to the conclusion being false, while inductive arguments involve stating the unlikeliness that the truth of the premise leads to the conclusion being false.
References
Exposition. (n.d.). Web.
Reed. C. (2016). Logic is deductive and inductive. Scotts Valley, CA: Create Space Independent Publishing Platform.
Van Eemeren, F. H. (2015). Reasonableness and effectiveness in argumentative discourse. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Springer.