Argumentative Writing Flashcard

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What is argumentative writing?

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A type of writing where the author takes a stance on an issue and supports it with evidence and reasoning.

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Which type of writing is NOT similar to argumentative writing?

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Descriptive writing.

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What is a good topic for argumentative writing?

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Dogs are better than cats.

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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A statement that presents the author's position, which can include the thesis statement.

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Who is the audience in argumentative writing?

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The people you are trying to convince.

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True or False: An argumentative claim presents a point of view or solution to a problem that an author wants the reader to accept.

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True.

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What is the purpose of argumentative writing?

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To persuade the reader to accept a particular point of view.

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What is the thesis statement?

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The main argument or claim that the author will support in their writing.

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What are supporting details in argumentative writing?

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Evidence and examples that back up the main claim.

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What is the difference between opinion writing and argumentative writing?

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Opinion writing expresses personal beliefs, while argumentative writing uses evidence to persuade.