Argumentative Text Flashcard

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What is it called when an author makes a statement they are trying to prove?

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Claim

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What is the proof an author provides to support their claim?

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Evidence

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Which of the following is the reason WHY an author writes? Claim, Evidence, Counter Claim, Author's Purpose

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Author's Purpose

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Which is an example of a counter claim?

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While some farmers claim that organic produce is worse for soil, this is actually untrue.

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What is intended audience?

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The people that the article was written for

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What best describes an argumentative text?

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A piece of work that is written to persuade others

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

• A flyer trying to convince parents to sign their children up for ballet
• A commercial that provides reasons to visit McDonalds
• A story that shows how brave a young girl was during a snow storm
• An article sharing the benefits of reading everyday before bed.

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A story that shows how brave a young girl was during a snow storm

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TRUE OR FALSE: The claim is the statement that the author is trying to persuade readers to believe.

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True

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Which of the following is an example of "Evidence"? Options: Pickles are better than cucumbers in many ways. My mom says she likes pickles better than any other food. According to a 2019 study, pickles are 40% more nutritious than cucumbers. Although some say cucumbers are better than pickles, this is false.

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According to a 2019 study, pickles are 40% more nutritious than cucumbers.

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What is reasoning in argumentative texts?

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Reasoning is the explanation used to show how evidence supports a claim.