Argumentative writing - Language features

Which section of an argumentative piece provides background information about the issue being discussed?

• Issue/Background

• Position/Proposed action

• Points

• Elaboration

Which language feature is used to interact with the audience by appealing to a shared belief or urging them to think about an issue?

• Repetition of sentence patterns

• Rhetorical questions

• Modals

• Imperatives

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of using imperatives in an argumentative text?

• To address opposing viewpoints

• To encourage the audience to take action

• To provide background information

• To soften the tone of the argument

Which phrase is often used to create a conversational tone in an argumentative text?

• Therefore, it can be concluded

• It is evident that

• According to experts

• Some may think likewise

Which language feature is employed to make claims or conclusions less absolute by softening the language?

• Repetition of sentence patterns

• Modals

• Connectors

• Rhetorical questions

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In an argumentative text, what section typically reinforces the speaker's or writer's position and key points?

• Restatement of position and/or key points

• Elaboration

• Points

• Issue/Background

What is the purpose of using connectors in an argumentative text?

• To address opposing viewpoints

• To interact with the audience

• To moderate the point of view

• To encourage the audience to take action

Which language feature is used to ask questions that emphasize a point without expecting an answer?

• Imperatives

• Connectors

• Modals

• Rhetorical questions

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which section of an argumentative piece presents the speaker's or writer's proposed action to overcome the issue?

• Issue/Background

• Elaboration

• Position/Proposed action

• Points

What language feature is used to reinforce ideas by intentionally repeating certain sentence patterns?

• Phrases to connect with the audience

• Rhetorical questions

• Repetition of sentence patterns

• Modals

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5