Part A-Identify the Elements of Arguments
Now, read "Of Tyranny" by John Locke and an excerpt from The Spirit of Laws by Charles
de Secondat, known as Baron de Montesquieu. After you have read each text, complete the
table by identifying the claim, reasons, evidence, and reasoning included in each. As you
note the reasons and evidence, be sure to note at least two reasons and pieces of evidence
and include any specific rhetorical appeals or rhetorical devices the authors use.
Finally, remember the difference between reasons and reasoning. Reasons are why readers
should agree with the claim. Reasoning is how the writer defends the claim and reasons.