Argumentative Text

What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

• To present an opinion on a topic with evidence to support it
• To present facts about a topic
• To tell a story
• To entertain the reader

What is the difference between an argument and a debate?

• An argument is a formal discussion between two or more people, while a debate is a written text
• A debate is written, while an argument is verbal
• A debate is a formal discussion between two or more people, while an argument is a written text
• A debate is a written text, while an argument is verbal

What is the main idea of an argumentative text?

• The main idea of an argumentative text is to present an opinion on a topic with evidence to support it
• To present facts about a topic
• To tell a story
• To entertain the reader

What is a counterargument?

• A counterargument is an argument presented after the author's argument
• A counterargument is an argument that is longer than the author's argument
• A counterargument is a viewpoint that supports the author's argument
• A counterargument is an opposing viewpoint to the author's argument

What is the purpose of presenting a counterargument?

• To provide evidence to support the author's argument
• To weaken the author's argument by presenting opposing viewpoints
• To make the author's argument more convincing
• The purpose of presenting a counterargument is to strengthen the author's argument by considering opposing viewpoints

What is a logical fallacy?

• A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that leads to an invalid conclusion
• A logical fallacy is an argument that is too long
• A logical fallacy is a false statement
• A logical fallacy is an opinion that is not supported by evidence

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

What is an example of a logical fallacy?

• A slippery slope, which is when an argument assumes that one event will lead to a chain of undesirable events without evidence
• An example of a logical fallacy is an appeal to emotion, which is when an argument is based on emotion rather than facts and evidence
• A false cause, which is when an argument assumes that one event caused another without evidence
• An appeal to authority, which is when an argument is based on the opinion of an expert

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

What is an example of a rhetorical device?

• A simile, which is a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'
• A hyperbole, which is an exaggeration for emphasis
• An example of a rhetorical device is a metaphor, which is a comparison between two unlike things
• An analogy, which is a comparison between two similar things

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

What is the purpose of a rhetorical device?

• To make an argument more entertaining
• The purpose of a rhetorical device is to make an argument more persuasive by appealing to the reader's emotions
• To make an argument easier to understand
• To make an argument more convincing by providing evidence

What is a conclusion in an argumentative text?

• A conclusion in an argumentative text is a summary of the evidence presented
• A conclusion in an argumentative text is a rhetorical device used to persuade the reader
• A conclusion in an argumentative text is a summary of the main points and a restatement of the author's opinion
• A conclusion in an argumentative text is the beginning of the text