Elements of Argumentative Text

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What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

Back

To convince the reader

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6.8E

6.8E.i

6.8E.ii

6.8E.iii

Front

What is the claim?

Back

An opinion about the topic

Front

The main points made in your essay to justify your claim

Back

reasons

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6.8E

6.8E.i

6.8E.ii

6.8E.iii

Front

Proof that the author uses to support a claim.

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Evidence

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6.8E

6.8E.i

6.8E.ii

6.8E.iii

Front

A view that goes against the position of another is

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Opposing Viewpoint

Front

What is intended audience?

Back

The people the advertisement wants to reach

Front

To try to convince the reader of something is the _______ of argumentative text.

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Purpose

Front

What is a fact?

Back

Something that actually exists and can be proven true

Front

In an Argumentative Text, why does the author include a Conclusion?

Back

To restate their claim and restate how they want you to think, feel, or act.

Front

Persuade

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To make (someone) think a certain way, do something or buy something.