Texto Argumentativo

Argumentative text

• visualizing physical details from a text such as actions, characters, scenes, events, and setting

• a text in which the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic and persuasion

• a specific subject, idea, or issue that is the focus of a discussion, essay, article, or other work

• truths that are verifiable

What is the primary purpose of an argumentative text?

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To inform the reader about a topic

• To persuade the reader to accept a viewpoint

• To describe a process in detail

Which of the following is a characteristic of an argumentative essay?

• It presents a balanced view without taking sides

• It uses emotional language to appeal to the reader

• It provides evidence to support a specific claim

• It narrates a personal experience

In an argumentative text, what is a counterargument?

• A statement that supports the main argument

• An opposing viewpoint to the main argument

• A summary of the main points

• An emotional appeal to the audience

What role does evidence play in an argumentative text?

• It confuses the reader

• It supports the writer's claims

• It provides entertainment

• It introduces new topics

Which of the following is NOT a component of an argumentative essay?

• Thesis statement

• Counterargument

• Plot twist

• Conclusion

What is a thesis statement in an argumentative essay?

• A question posed to the reader

• A statement of the main argument

• A summary of the essay

• A list of evidence

How should a writer address counterarguments in an argumentative essay?

• Ignore them completely

• Acknowledge and refute them

• Agree with them

• Present them as the main argument

What is the difference between argumentative and persuasive writing?

• Argumentative writing relies on logic; persuasive writing relies on emotion

• Argumentative writing is fictional; persuasive writing is factual

• Argumentative writing is longer; persuasive writing is shorter

• Argumentative writing is informal; persuasive writing is formal

Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy in an argument?

• Using statistics to support a claim

• Appealing to the reader's emotions

• Attacking the person instead of the argument

• Providing evidence from credible sources