Abstracts
Abstract
This paper addresses the problem of how to identify and evaluate arguments made in a nonverbal form. Such arguments may employ images, sounds, or a combination of these in a truly multimodal presentation. Here, we concentrate on those which are classified as auditory, i.e. contain at least one premise or the conclusion in sound form. We propose and test a solution whereby some elements of the Comprehensive Assessment Procedure for Natural Argumentation (CAPNA) are modified to allow for the evaluation of auditory arguments. The results of this approach are illustrated with the help of a number of authentic examples.
Keywords:
- auditory argument,
- argument evaluation,
- multimodality,
- CAPNA
Résumé
Cet article aborde le problème de la façon d'identifier et d'évaluer les arguments présentés sous une forme non verbale. De tels arguments peuvent utiliser des images, des sons ou une combinaison de ceux-ci dans une présentation véritablement multimodale. Ici, nous nous concentrons sur les arguments classés comme auditifs, c'est-à-dire qui contiennent au moins une prémisse ou la conclusion sous forme sonore. Nous proposons et testons une solution dans laquelle certains éléments de la procédure d'évaluation globale de l'argumentation naturelle (CAPNA) sont modifiés pour permettre l'évaluation des arguments auditifs. Les résultats de cette approche sont illustrés à l’aide de nombreux exemples authentiques.
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