Argumentative Text Flashcard

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text, which can include to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.

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What is an example of an argumentative text?

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An argumentative text is a piece of writing that presents a claim and supports it with evidence, such as an article advocating for a specific viewpoint.

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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A claim is a statement that an author makes to assert a position or opinion that they intend to prove or support.

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What is evidence in the context of argumentative writing?

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Evidence refers to the facts, statistics, examples, or expert opinions that an author uses to support their claim.

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What is a counter claim?

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A counter claim is an argument that opposes the main claim, presenting an alternative viewpoint that the author must address.

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What is the difference between a claim and a counter claim?

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A claim is the author's main argument, while a counter claim presents an opposing viewpoint that challenges the claim.

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What is the purpose of providing evidence in an argumentative text?

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The purpose of providing evidence is to support the claim and persuade the audience of its validity.

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What is an example of evidence?

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An example of evidence could be a statistic that shows the benefits of a particular action, such as 'Studies show that students who read daily score higher on tests.'

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To persuade in writing means to convince the reader to accept a particular viewpoint or take a specific action.

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What is a persuasive technique?

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A persuasive technique is a method used by authors to convince readers, such as appealing to emotions, using logical reasoning, or presenting credible evidence.