Reading Argumentative Texts

Why is organizing ideas logically important in an argumentative text?

• To make the text longer

• To confuse the reader

• To clearly present the argument and evidence

• To use more persuasive language

Logical organization of ideas in an argumentative text is crucial because it:

• Allows the reader to skip parts of the text

• Helps the reader understand and follow the argument

• Makes the text more difficult to analyze

• Decreases the importance of the main argument

What is a counterargument?

• An argument that contradicts the main argument

• A supporting argument

• A summary of the main argument

• An unrelated argument

Which of the following is an example of persuasive language?

• "I think this might be true."

• "It is undeniable that..."

• "Some people say that..."

• "It could be possible that..."

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why is citing sources important in an argumentative text?

• To increase the word count

• To give credit to the original authors

• To make the text look professional

• To confuse the reader

Identifying the main argument in a text helps you to:

• Focus on irrelevant details

• Understand the author's purpose

• Ignore the evidence

• Disagree with everything

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A counterargument is used in an argumentative text to:

• Strengthen the main argument by addressing opposing views

• Replace the main argument

• Support the main argument directly

• Confuse the reader about the main argument

Persuasive language in an argumentative text is used to:

• Make the text longer

• Influence the reader's opinion

• Add unnecessary details

• Provide evidence

Citing sources in an argumentative text is crucial for:

• Making the text difficult to read

• Demonstrating the reliability of the evidence

• Filling up space

• Making the author seem smarter

What is the primary purpose of an argumentative text?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To describe a scene