10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a key language feature of an argumentative text?
Passive voice
What are the key structural elements of an argumentative text?
Introduction, body, conclusion
What is the purpose of using rhetorical questions in an argumentative text?
To engage the reader
Which type of sentence is a thesis statement in an argumentative text?
Declarative
What is the role of adverbs in an argumentative text?
To indicate mood or attitude
Which type of language feature reflects the writer's attitude towards ideas in an argumentative text?
Evaluative language
What do transitions do in an argumentative text?
Maintain coherence and flow of ideas
Which of the following is an example of a modal verb used in an argumentative text?
'Should'
What does the passive voice highlight in an argumentative text?
The action and what is acted upon
What is the purpose of using declarative statements in an introduction of an argumentative text?
To state the position or thesis clearly
Study Notes
- English teacher Nihuan shares a video lesson on identifying key structural elements and language features of unargumentative texts
- Topic of the video: argue or disagree on the effectiveness of limited face-to-face classes
- Argumentation follows a certain structure: introduction, body, and conclusion
- Introduction:
- Provide a strong opening sentence that captures reader's interest
- State the position or thesis
- Body:
- Make multiple points in separate paragraphs
- Begin each paragraph with a key statement or general statement
- Provide supporting reasons in the rest of the paragraph
- Conclusion:
- Summarize the argument
- Make a statement about the solution to the problem
- Call for action from the audience
- Key language features of an argumentative text:
- Modals: express suggestion and obligation
- Adverbs: indicate mood or attitude
- Evaluative language: reflects writer's attitude towards ideas
- Transitions: maintain the smooth flow of ideas
- Modals: use of modal verbs like "should" and "must"
- Adverbs: help indicate mood or attitude with words like "always," "usually," "never," "probably," "necessarily," "actually," "apparently," "certainly," "definitely," "essentially," "in fact," and "possibly"
- Evaluative language: use of adjectives like "appalling," "awful," "disgusting," "dreadful," "horrendous," "incredible," "revolting," "ridiculous," "shocking," "terrible," "wonderful"
- Transitions: used to maintain coherence and make ideas flow smoothly with words like "because," "therefore," "on the other hand," "as a result," "in contrast," "meanwhile," "furthermore," "in this sample essay," "likewise," and "thus"
- Declarative statements: thesis statement is a declarative sentence
- Rhetorical questions: designed to appear objective and open-ended but may lead to a foregone conclusion
- Passive voice: highlights the action and what is acted upon rather than the agent performing the action.
Learn to recognize the key structural elements and language features of argumentative texts in this video lesson. Understand how to craft a strong introduction, multiple points in the body, and a persuasive conclusion, while using modals, adverbs, evaluative language, transitions, declarative statements, rhetorical questions, and passive voice effectively.
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