When considering fundamental issues in language, such as meaning and communication, this is the most fundamental component of arguments, even more fundamental than propositions, inferences, and conclusions. We cannot make sense of an argument without first being able to make sense of the language, meaning, and purpose of what is being communicated. Communication occurs when we use language to cause or prevent an action. Additionally, language can be used to communicate feelings and emotions. Such expressions may or may not be intended to evoke reactions in others, but when emotional language occurs in a discussion the purpose is to evoke similar feelings in others to get them to agree with the conclusion of the discussion. Ghose affirms the importance of language and its use for communication: "language is the development of the fundamental form of communication between human beings and in a society" (Ghose, 2004,