Argumentation in the Poem of the Elephants Guard;When my daughter saw that I was determined.

This study addressed argumentation in the poem "The Guard of the Elephant" (lima ra'at binti anni muzmi'), in which it is clearly evident.The poem discusses the theme of departure, which is a type of discourse that allows for differing opinions.This type of discourse aligns with rhetoric, which thrives in topics open to disagreement.The poem is a discourse of complaint and plea, both of which employ argumentation to achieve the speaker's goal.The study was divided into two parts: a theoretical section and an analytical section.In the theoretical section, the study discussed the concept of 'Ainiyyah (poems of a particular meter) in classical literature and why it has been marginalized.The section also provided an overview of the life of the Guard of the Elephant and explored the central themes of the poem, namely complaint and plea.The analytical section focused on identifying the rhetorical techniques, connections, and tools employed by the poet to achieve his objective in constructing the discourse.The study concluded with several key findings, the most important of which are: the 'Ainiyyah of the Guard of the Elephant is one of the marginalized discourses in our ancient Arab heritage, and it is one of the first speeches built around a single scene, that of farewell.This structure resulted in a unified thematic and emotional composition.The study also concluded that while the poet's daughter emotionally influenced him, she was unable to persuade him to stay; he prioritized the collective good over his personal desires.