Argumentative genre EOL

What is the author's main purpose in argumentative texts?

• teach a lesson

• inform or explain

• express emotion

• persuade or convince

What is the author's belief or opinion about an issue called?

• claim

• convince

• turnip

• refute

What is the opposing claim called?

• argument

• difference of opinion

• counterclaim

• turnip

What is it called when a speaker tries to prove another speaker's claim is wrong?

• turnip

• evidence

• intended audience

• refute

All claims and counterclaims must be supported by...

• evidence

• turnip

• intended audience

• author's purpose

Which of these is NOT a part of argumentative texts?

• claim

• theme

• counterclaim

• evidence

When writing an argumentative text, you must include a counterclaim.

• True

• False

When writing the conclusion of an argumentative text, it isn't necessary to restate your claim.

• true

• false

When writing an argumentative text, your claim is your thesis.

• True

• False

Which structures are usually used in argumentative texts?

• chronological

• compare/contrast

• problem/solution & cause & effect

• description