dallargomentazione

Dallargomentazione is a term used in Italian rhetoric to denote the technique of enlarging an argument by situating it within a broader set of considerations. The expression combines elements meaning argumentation with the sense of widening or expanding, reflecting a move to extend a central claim beyond its initial scope.

In practice, dallargomentazione refers to expanding the line of reasoning by introducing related evidence, contextual factors, and broader implications. The aim is to increase the argument’s persuasiveness and relevance by showing how a claim connects to related topics, norms, or consequences rather than merely restating the point.

Common methods include providing concrete examples or case studies, linking the claim to wider social, ethical, or practical outcomes, presenting related sub-arguments, and acknowledging counterarguments with reasoned rebuttals. It may also involve situating the argument within established knowledge or theoretical frameworks to demonstrate coherence and applicability.

Applications and limitations: the approach is used in academic writing, policy discussions, and persuasive essays to strengthen positions through contextualization. However, overuse can lead to scope creep or diluting the core message if the expansions become irrelevant. Effective dallargomentazione maintains clear connections to the central claim and ensures that each extension enhances the overall argument.

See also: argomentazione, retorica, logic coherence.