Argumentative Writing Overview

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What is the primary purpose of an argumentative text?

  • To inform the reader about a topic
  • To entertain the reader with a story
  • To persuade the reader to support a point of view (correct)
  • To describe an event in detail

Which of the following is NOT an example of argumentative writing?

  • A review of a book
  • An opinion piece in a newspaper
  • A debate between participants
  • A detailed scientific report (correct)

What does a writer provide in an argumentative text to support their point of view?

  • Personal opinions without evidence
  • Generalizations without specific examples
  • Statistics and logical reasoning (correct)
  • Colorful narratives and anecdotes

In which scenario would an argumentative text most likely be effective?

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Which of the following elements is essential in argumentative writing?

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Flashcards

Argumentative Text

Any text that aims to convince the reader to agree with a specific viewpoint.

Point of View

The author's main point of view or stance on a topic.

Reasoning and Evidence

Reasons and evidence used to support a point of view.

Examples of Argumentative Texts

Texts that express personal opinions, feature articles, speeches, letters, reviews, and advertisements.

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Persuasion in Argumentative Writing

A process where a writer attempts to persuade readers to understand and support their perspective.

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Study Notes

Argumentative Writing

  • Argumentative writing aims to persuade readers.
  • It presents a viewpoint and seeks support for that viewpoint.
  • Writers use reasoning and evidence to support their claims.
  • Examples include debates, opinion pieces, feature articles, speeches, letters (like cover letters), reviews, and advertisements.

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