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Which language feature is commonly used to express attitudes in an argumentative text?
What is the purpose of using connectives like 'therefore' and 'on the other hand' in an argumentative text?
Which type of claim deals with what should or should not be done?
In an argumentative text, which language feature is used to express evaluative language?
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What is the function of a rhetorical question in an argumentative text?
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Study Notes
Language Features in Argumentative Texts
- Modality is commonly used to express attitudes in an argumentative text, as it allows the writer to convey degrees of possibility, necessity, and obligation.
Connectives in Argumentative Texts
- Connectives like 'therefore', 'on the other hand', and 'however' are used to indicate the relationship between clauses or ideas, showing the reader how the writer's arguments are structured.
Types of Claims
- Value claims deal with what should or should not be done, and often rely on the writer's values or beliefs.
Evaluative Language
- Evaluative language, including words with positive or negative connotations, is used to express the writer's attitude or opinion in an argumentative text.
Rhetorical Questions
- Rhetorical questions are used to engage the reader, encourage them to think critically, or to make a point in a more persuasive way, often without expecting a direct answer.
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Description
This quiz focuses on identifying key structural elements and language features of argumentative texts, such as modal verbs, evaluative language, conjunctions, declarative statements, rhetorical questions, and passive voice. The content also covers the language used in research, campaigns, and advocacies for expressing positions and arguments.
