An Argumentative Text is...

a text where the writer states a claim and provides evidence to support their claim.

a text where the writer states a claim and provides his/her opinions to support their claim.

a text where the author provides opinions about a subject they want to speak about.

a text providing facts and information about a topic.

The best way for students to continue their learning while school is in progress but are unable to physically attend class do to an illness is through Distant Learning. This statement is an example of _________ in an argumentative text.

evidence provided by the author

A persuasive text ____.

attempts to convince readers to agree with a particular viewpoint

encourages readers to read more

Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous. The first reason is that you can get extremely sunburnt. The second reason is that you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays. Another reason is that too much time out in bright sunlight can damage your eyesight. Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, use sunscreen and wear sunglasses. Which of the following is the best evidence to support the author's claim?

"you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays"

"Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, and wear sunglasses."

"Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous."

What is the author's claim?

It is important for schools to serve healthy lunches so that children can grow up strong and healthy.

Children should drink fruit or vegetable juice instead of sugary, fizzy drinks.

Unhealthy foods rot your teeth, and make you smell like moldy bread and tartar sauce.

Schools that provide milk to students are doing a good job of keeping their students healthy.

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

B) It aims to persuade the reader to accept the writer's point of view.

A) It presents a balanced view of a topic without taking a side.

C) It provides a narrative of personal experiences.

D) It focuses on describing a scene or event in detail.

What is the primary purpose of a persuasive text?

C) To convince the reader to agree with the author's perspective.

A) To inform the reader about a specific topic.

B) To entertain the reader with a story.

D) To provide a detailed analysis of a historical event.

In an argumentative essay, what is the role of a counterargument?

B) To present an opposing viewpoint to strengthen the main argument.

A) To support the main argument with additional evidence.

C) To summarize the main points of the essay.

D) To introduce a new topic unrelated to the main argument.

Which of the following best describes the term 'rhetorical question'?

B) A question asked to make a point rather than to elicit an answer.

A) A question that requires a detailed answer.

C) A question that introduces a new topic.

D) A question that summarizes the main argument.

Argumentative and Persuasive

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a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong

argument

claim

bias

steretyping

a text in which the author shares their opinion

counterargument

reliable source

argumentative text

slogan

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a writer's position on a problem or an issue

evidence

claim

stereotype

credibility

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A challenge to a position; an opposing argument

emotional appeal

logical fallacy

slogan

counterargument

A genre of writing where the author states their claim and backs it with evidence

Argument

Persuasive

Fiction

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A genre of writing where the author states their claim and backs it with evidence

Argument

Persuasive

Fiction

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1 min • 1 pt

According to your notes, what does persuasive writing rely on to persuade the reader?

Statistics

Emotion

Thesis statement

None of the above

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Argumentative and Persuasive

a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong

a text in which the author shares their opinion

a writer's position on a problem or an issue

A challenge to a position; an opposing argument

A genre of writing where the author states their claim and backs it with evidence

A genre of writing where the author states their claim and backs it with evidence

According to your notes, what does persuasive writing rely on to persuade the reader?

messages that produce strong feelings, such as pity or fear

an incorrect argument that is not based on sound reasoning

the appeal to logic

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