Analyzing Arguments

Read the paragraph: "On any average day, any average mother would remind her children at least ten times that they should turn the lights off in the washroom and in the kitchen when they leave, but still they forget. They think mothers are just trying to be annoying. What they don’t see is the importance of this simple action to planet Earth. Turning lights off whenever possible saves people money and helps keep the environment clean."

What is the author's claim?

Read the paragraph: "Most importantly, reducing the use of electricity helps our planet to stay cleaner. Firstly, producing electricity for our lights involves burning fossil fuels like oil and gas. According to the researchers at the University of Michigan, an average family is using 30 kilowatts of electricity per day which leads to 30 pounds of carbon dioxide to be emitted to the atmosphere at the power plant. This adds to air pollution. Secondly, artificial light itself may add to light pollution. This causes damage to ecosystems. Additionally, light pollution leads to problems with human health like insomnia." What type of evidence is the highlighted part?

What is the author's counterclaim?

A piece of writing that attempt to persuade the reader to share the writer’s point of view is known as...

When planning an argument you must analyze your ___.

In argumentative text, what is meant by the word claim?

The purpose of a formal argument is to:

It makes a strong argument and you are likely to listen when a person gives clear reasons for their views.

It makes a strong argument and you are likely to listen when a person clearly states her position.

Which of the following are types of evidence? (click all that apply)