Argumentative

What is the author's purpose in an argumentative text?

• To persuade or convince the reader to act or think a certain way.

• To entertain the reader with evidence and facts.

• To describe the details of a particular subject.

• To explain how to do something.

What is the main idea of an argumentative text called?

• counterclaim

• reason

• evidence

• claim

What do authors of argumentative texts use as evidence to support their claim?

• begging and pleading

• facts and reasoning

• facts and sentences

• imagery and opinions

Which of the following are considered argumentative texts?

(Check 3 boxes)

• bedtime stories

• advertisements

• opinion articles

• math textbooks

• persuasive letters

Who is the target audience for this advertisement for Kool-Aid drinks?

• Elderly people

• Parents

• Farmers

• Children

What is the author's claim in this paragraph?

• Moving Halloween to a Saturday is a good idea.

• Moving Halloween to a Saturday is not a good idea.

• Parents worry about their kids.

• Families like to sleep in.

Which of the following is an example of a fact that would persuade someone to adopt a cat?

• Cats eat like wild animals!

• Cats make great pets.

• Cats live for an average of 16 years.

• Cats are better than dogs.

What is the author of this movie review trying to communicate?

• You should not watch this movie because you might not have talent.

• You should watch this movie if you want to be cool.

• You should not watch this movie because it promotes too many things.

• You should watch the movie because it has a positive message.