A Good Argument
- Bold Clear Premise (Thesis, Hypothesis)
- Step-by-Step Logical “Proof”
- Specific Details to emphasize and illustrate the reasoning
Does This Qualify as an Effective Proposal Argument?
Yeah, that’s a horrible Ransom Note. And it would make a horrible argument of any sort. It has no clear premise, follows no logic, is so short on details it does not clearly communicate the consequences of following or failing to follow instructions.
Does this qualify?
This is more like it, a clear thesis (Proposal Argument: deliver money or lose your husband.), full of specific details and bold claims, it makes its purpose known and identifies the consequences for failure to follow its excellent advice.
Reply below how this comparison of two Ransom Notes helps you understand the value of very specific claims and illustrative language.
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Counterintuitive Fall 2022 
Ransom Note Riddle
First one failed because it is not clear with instructions, weak on details and is very very broad. It talks about situations, but doesn’t state the situations. The second one gives very specific instructions naming how much money, when and where it needs to be. It makes clear statements about her husband and what would happen if the money transaction isn’t completed or if the police are contacted.
The first riddle just goes on and on without really making a strong claim while the second riddle describes what they want from you and makes sure to clarify their claims.
The first ransom note does not provide any information and practically avoids the topic of the husband. The second ransom note is very specific and gives a sense of urgency in a response by Mrs. Robinson.
You have to be very specific when stating your claim, or else the reader will have no idea what you are actually trying to say. The details provided in the second note let the reader know exactly what the captors will do to the husband. The first note is extremely vague and provides no information about what hill happen to the husband.
The first ransom note was not clear on what should happen in order to pay the money. It was also not clear that it was a ransom because they did not make it known. The second ransom note was very clear on where the money should be taken in order to pay the ransom. It also detailed what should happen if the ransom was not paid in a timely manner or not at all.
The first ransom note was filled with language that is not concise and dictated what they wanted or need, which is the argument. Without a clear argument or details around it, the reader will have no clue what you want or the consequences of not getting it. The second one does have a specific argument stated, and then lists the details of the argument, and provides details on what would happen when the reader does not follow that instruction.
The ransom note riddle helps me with understanding to make bold statements in what I write. Not only will it help the reader understand what we’re actually writing about, but it will make our papers easier to read. Bold claims with productive support from citations will make a strong cohesive paper.
The first ransom note is not clear, assertive, or specific at all. It would be hard for the reader to even understand what’s going on. The second note is specific and very clear. It gets the message across while sending intimidation to the reader of the note.
The first ransom letter doesn’t have any information or details to be taken seriously. It’s really vague claim that doesn’t really say anything to the recipient. The second letter is more clear and concise. It’s specific enough to for Mrs. Robinson to get the memo about the severity of the situation.
The first ransom note riddle wasn’t very good and clear, short on details, and didn’t really excel it’s purpose. The second ransom note riddle was very clear on it’s purpose and gave specific instructions that she had to follow if she wanted to save her husband
The comparison between the two solidifies the thought of making clear claims that leave nothing to the imagination of the reader. The first note was beyond unclear, it neither said a clear claim nor described the situation. Reading it felt boring because the more you read the less you knew. The second note tells me specifically what would happen if conditions weren’t met.
The comparison between these two riddles helps create a better understanding on what is being asked for. The first riddle did not give specific instructions which can confuse the reader and make them not have a clear understanding of what’s going on. the sec0nd riddle gave clear instructions of what the situation is, what the consequences are and what she can and can’t do.
The comparison between the two notes illustrates the effectiveness of imagery through specific descriptions. The latter far more clearly establishes the consequences and results of the different actions the wife can take and effectively weaponizes fear to coerce her.