Mastering Argumentative Texts

What is the primary purpose of identifying the main argument in an argumentative text?

• To summarize the text for a friend

• To understand the author's point of view

• To find grammatical errors

• To write a response without reading the whole text

Which of the following best describes a strong piece of evidence in an argumentative text?

• A popular opinion

• A personal anecdote

• A fact supported by credible sources

• A hypothetical scenario

What is a counterargument?

• An argument that contradicts the main argument

• A supporting argument

• A summary of the main argument

• An unrelated argument

Why is organizing ideas logically important in an argumentative text?

• To make the text longer

• To confuse the reader

• To clearly present the argument and evidence

• To use more persuasive language

Which of the following is an example of persuasive language?

• "I think this might be true."

• "It is undeniable that..."

• "Some people say that..."

• "It could be possible that..."

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TEKS.ELA.2.9E

TEKS.ELA.2.9E.I

TEKS.ELA.2.9E.II

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TEKS.ELA.E2.8

Why is citing sources important in an argumentative text?

• To increase the word count

• To give credit to the original authors

• To make the text look professional

• To confuse the reader

Identifying the main argument in a text helps you to:

• Focus on irrelevant details

• Understand the author's purpose

• Ignore the evidence

• Disagree with everything

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TEKS.ELA.2.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.3.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.4.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.5.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.RI.4D

A piece of evidence is considered strong if it:

• Is repeated many times

• Comes from an expert in the field

• Is stated in a persuasive manner

• Is the author's opinion

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TEKS.ELA.5.7C

TEKS.ELA.6.6I

TEKS.ELA.6.7C

TEKS.ELA.7.6I

TEKS.ELA.7.7C

A counterargument is used in an argumentative text to:

• Strengthen the main argument by addressing opposing views

• Replace the main argument

• Support the main argument directly

• Confuse the reader about the main argument

Logical organization of ideas in an argumentative text is crucial because it:

• Allows the reader to skip parts of the text

• Helps the reader understand and follow the argument

• Makes the text more difficult to analyze

• Decreases the importance of the main argument