Argumentative/Persuasive Text

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What is an argumentative text?

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

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What is a persuasive text?

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A persuasive text attempts to convince readers to agree with a particular viewpoint.

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What is the purpose of evidence in an argumentative text?

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The purpose of evidence is to support the author's claim and make the argument stronger.

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What does it mean to state a claim?

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To state a claim means to express an opinion or belief that can be supported with reasons and evidence.

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What is an author's claim?

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An author's claim is the main point or argument that the author is trying to make in their text.

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Why is it important to use evidence in writing?

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Using evidence is important because it helps to convince the reader that the author's claim is valid and trustworthy.

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What is an example of evidence?

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An example of evidence could be a statistic, a quote, or a fact that supports a claim.

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What does it mean to persuade someone?

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To persuade someone means to convince them to agree with your point of view or opinion.

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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument is an argument that opposes the main claim, showing that there are different viewpoints.

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How can you identify the main idea of a persuasive text?

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You can identify the main idea by looking for the author's claim and the reasons they provide to support it.