The Arguments In Shelley's Essay 'They Say I Say'

Within the chapters five and six of, They Say/I Say, by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein, they believe that while writing an essay, one may use many tools to help them strengthen their arguments. For example. Instead of rambling on about why a writer’s argument is credible, a writer may address criticism that others might say, and can use counter arguments to lengthen and strengthen their argument. When a writer does not implement counter arguments within their text, they may seem close minded. However, when using a counter, or what Birkenstein and Graff call a “Naysayer,” a writer must accurately represent that individuals view. When a person is addressing a nay-sayer, they can either keep them anonymous, or give them proper labels. Although,
when naming a group, a writer must avoid stereotyping by distinguishing the people are different within the group. A writer must be able to “overcome” the implemented counter arguments, for the reader may believe the counter over your own argument. A helpful way for a writer to overcome an argument is by agreeing with either parts of the counter, but also disagreeing with factual evidence.
A writer must give their argument relevance by addressing why the things they say matter. Writers do this by stating the specific or many groups that have an interest in the writing. A writer must also make their argument appeal to the daily lives of others, as well as state the group that has an interest in their argument, so that a reader who has no affiliation with the argument can have a reason to why they care about the writing. Ultimately explaining why people should care about a writer’s argument, may liven up and strengthen the writing.