Argumentative Review

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

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The purpose of an argumentative text is to persuade the reader to accept a particular point of view or to take a specific action.

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What are reasons and evidence in an argumentative text?

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Reasons are the explanations that support a claim, while evidence includes facts, statistics, or examples that back up those reasons.

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What is a claim in an argumentative text?

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A claim is a statement that asserts a belief or opinion that can be supported with reasons and evidence.

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What does it mean to refute an opposing viewpoint?

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To refute an opposing viewpoint means to argue against it by providing evidence or reasoning that disproves it.

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What is the role of emotional appeals in an argument?

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Emotional appeals aim to persuade the audience by evoking feelings such as sympathy, anger, or excitement.

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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument is an argument that opposes or challenges the main argument presented.

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What is the significance of using credible sources in an argument?

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Using credible sources enhances the reliability of the argument and helps to persuade the audience by providing trustworthy evidence.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an argumentative essay.

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What are rhetorical devices?

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Rhetorical devices are techniques used in writing or speaking to persuade or impact the audience, such as metaphors, similes, and repetition.