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What Makes a ‘Good’ Argument Persuasive?

A good argument is like a story that makes you believe something new. It starts with simple ideas, and then adds fun examples to show why it's true. If the pieces fit together well, you feel like you’ve discovered something amazing. Just like how your favorite character wins in a fairytale, a good argument makes you see the truth in a way that feels right.

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  1. A child is told that eating vegetables will make them grow tall like their hero. They believe it because they want to be just like their favorite cartoon character.
  2. Your friend says your dog is the best in the world because he fetched the ball 10 times in a row. You believe it because you love your dog and are happy about the fetches.
  3. A teacher explains that gravity keeps us on Earth by comparing it to being held down with invisible strings. You believe it because the explanation makes sense.

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