Lesson 3 Prompt: Why is a written argument a good way to defend (support) an opinion?

Written argument is a very effective way to defend an individual’s opinion. It makes information readily available for a great deal of people to see and it can reach a wide audience. The writer has a great deal of time to research and put thought into their argument while considering their opinion from many different angles. It gives the writer a chance to organize their thoughts and consider all possibilities when making their case. Writers are able to explain their opinions in a clear and concise manor and it may help the audience to better understand these opinions. Verbal argument while also effective has a much more narrow audience and there is a greater chance that the person who is arguing may confuse their audience who fail to keep up.