Argumentative Writing

Front

What is the purpose of an author in writing?

Back

The purpose is the reason why an author writes a text, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.

Front

What is an opinion?

Back

An opinion is a statement that expresses a person's judgment or belief, which may not be based on facts.

Front

What is a claim in argumentative writing?

Back

A claim is a writer's position on an issue or topic that they are trying to prove.

Front

What is a rebuttal?

Back

A rebuttal is a reply intended to show fault in the opponent's argument, often countering their claims.

Front

What is evidence in the context of writing?

Back

Evidence refers to specific pieces of information that support a claim, such as facts, statistics, or examples.

Front

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

Back

A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

Front

What is a counterclaim?

Back

A counterclaim is an argument made to oppose another claim, presenting an alternative viewpoint.

Front

What does it mean to support a claim?

Back

To support a claim means to provide evidence or reasoning that backs up the claim being made.

Front

What is the role of the audience in argumentative writing?

Back

The audience is the group of readers or listeners that the writer is addressing and trying to persuade.

Front

What is persuasive writing?

Back

Persuasive writing is a type of writing that aims to convince the reader to accept a particular point of view.