Argumentative Writing

What is argumentative writing?

• Argumentative writing is a type of writing that focuses on storytelling and narrative.

• Argumentative writing is a type of writing that only presents one side of an argument without considering opposing viewpoints.

• Argumentative writing is a type of writing that presents arguments and supports them with evidence and reasoning.

• Argumentative writing is a type of writing that expresses personal opinions without any evidence.

What is the purpose of argumentative writing?

• To provide a balanced analysis of different viewpoints.

• To entertain the audience with a captivating story.

• To inform the audience about a specific topic.

• To persuade the audience to agree with a specific viewpoint or argument.

What are the key elements of an argumentative essay?

• Emotional appeals, personal anecdotes, rhetorical questions, logical fallacies.

• Clear thesis statement, strong evidence, counterarguments and refutations, logical structure

• Biased language, irrelevant evidence, lack of logical flow, unclear thesis statement.

• Vague thesis statement, weak evidence, lack of counterarguments, disorganized structure.

What is a claim in argumentative writing?

• A claim in argumentative writing is a statement or proposition that a writer does not support or prove.

• A claim in argumentative writing is a statement or proposition that a writer intends to support or prove.

• A claim in argumentative writing is a statement or proposition that a writer intends to disprove.

• A claim in argumentative writing is a statement or proposition that a writer is unsure about.

What is evidence in argumentative writing?

• Emotional appeals that support a claim or thesis statement.

• Personal opinions that support a claim or thesis statement.

• Facts, examples, statistics, or expert opinions that support a claim or thesis statement.

• Anecdotes that support a claim or thesis statement.

What is a counterclaim in argumentative writing?

• A counterclaim is a claim made by the same side in an argument.

• A counterclaim is a claim made after the conclusion of an argument.

• A counterclaim is a claim made by a neutral party in an argument.

• A counterclaim is a claim made by the opposing side in an argument.

What is a rebuttal in argumentative writing?

• A statement that supports the opposing viewpoint.

• A conclusion that summarizes the main points of the argument.

• A question that challenges the validity of the argument.

• A response or counter-argument to an opposing viewpoint or claim.

What are some strategies for organizing an argumentative essay?

• Creating a clear thesis statement, providing evidence to support the thesis, organizing the essay into paragraphs with topic sentences, using transitional words and phrases to connect ideas, and concluding with a strong summary of the main points.

• Including personal opinions and anecdotes, using complex vocabulary and jargon, organizing the essay in a random order

What is the difference between persuasive and argumentative writing?

• Persuasive writing aims to convince the reader, while argumentative writing presents arguments and evidence.

• Persuasive writing aims to manipulate the reader's emotions, while argumentative writing aims to present a logical case.

• Persuasive writing focuses on personal opinions, while argumentative writing emphasizes facts and evidence.

• Persuasive writing uses emotional appeals, while argumentative writing relies on logical reasoning.

Why is it important to consider opposing viewpoints in argumentative writing?

• To have a balanced and well-rounded discussion, strengthen the writer's own argument, address counterarguments, anticipate objections, show respect for differing opinions, and promote critical thinking.

• To create confusion and mislead the readers

• To ignore alternative perspectives and maintain a biased argument

• To avoid critical thinking and analysis