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Which of the following is the primary goal of argumentative writing?
Which of the following is the primary goal of argumentative writing?
Which of the following is a key element typically found in the introduction of a persuasive text?
Which of the following is a key element typically found in the introduction of a persuasive text?
When writing an argumentative essay, what is the purpose of including a counterclaim?
When writing an argumentative essay, what is the purpose of including a counterclaim?
Which technique is primarily used in informative texts to present connections between events?
Which technique is primarily used in informative texts to present connections between events?
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Which appeal is most closely associated with persuading an audience through logic and reason?
Which appeal is most closely associated with persuading an audience through logic and reason?
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What is the main purpose of using compare and contrast as a technique in writing?
What is the main purpose of using compare and contrast as a technique in writing?
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In persuasive writing, what is the purpose of the conclusion beyond summarizing the main points?
In persuasive writing, what is the purpose of the conclusion beyond summarizing the main points?
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Which of these options is NOT a feature of argumentative texts?
Which of these options is NOT a feature of argumentative texts?
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Flashcards
Argumentative Essay
Argumentative Essay
A piece of writing that aims to convince readers of the writer's opinion on a controversial issue.
Claim
Claim
The main argument or position of an essay regarding a problem or issue.
Informative Text
Informative Text
Offers data and descriptions about a topic in a logical structure.
Persuasive Text
Persuasive Text
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Pathos
Pathos
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Logos
Logos
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Parts of Argumentative Text
Parts of Argumentative Text
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Literary Criticism
Literary Criticism
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Study Notes
Argumentative Essay
- A piece of writing aiming to persuade readers to agree with the writer's stance on a controversial issue.
- An argument usually presents a main idea (claim or thesis statement) supported by evidence.
- The claim is the writer's position on a problem or issue.
Argumentative Text
- Features: Present, Support, Refute
- Techniques: Analogy, Analysis, Definition, Comparison and Contrast
Informative Text
- Offers data, definitions, and descriptions of phenomena or facts.
- Organizes information logically to support the purpose of the writing.
- Uses evidence, facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, and examples.
- Connects controlling ideas to evidence, and concludes with a topic-related summary.
- Techniques: Cause & Effect, Compare & Contrast, Description, Problem/Solution, Sequence.
Persuasive Text
- Aims to convince, motivate, or change readers' perspective.
- Purpose is to present and support a particular opinion.
- A persuasive text can be an argument, exposition, discussion, review, or an advertisement.
- Components: Intro (hook, background/thesis), Body (topic sentences, evidence, analysis), Conclusion (restatement, reinforcement, call to action).
Literary Criticism
- Evaluation, analysis, description, or interpretation of literary works.
- Critique (verb): Critically evaluate, analyze, or give a judgment about a literary piece.
- Critique (noun): Detailed evaluation or analysis of a literary piece.
- Critic: Person who judges, evaluates, or analyzes a literary piece.
Formalist Approach
- Analyzes the entire work and its components (scenes, chapters, characters, setting, tone, point of view, theme, imagery).
- Discovers the true meaning by focusing on the work's structure, elements, and literary devices.
- Scrutinizes the plot and conflict to understand the deeper meaning.
- Formalism is derived from the word "form," and "ism" denotes a belief or viewpoint.
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Description
Explore the key features and techniques of argumentative and persuasive writing in this quiz. Learn how to construct effective essays by analyzing claims, evidence, and organization strategies. Test your knowledge of the distinctive elements of informative texts as well.
