Pro and Con

What is the purpose of argumentative writing?

• To explain something about a topic.

• To persuade the writer's opinion.

• To tell a story.

• To entertain you.

an argument opposed to or against a proposal; negative

• con

• pro

• central idea

• evidence

an argument in favor of a proposal; positive

• audience

• pro

• reason

• con

a type of writing that tries to convince the reader of something; it presents a claim and supports the claim using an argument based on evidence

• argumentative writing

• refute

• thesis statement

• pro

the opposite view or position of yours

• con

• pro

• rebuttal

• counterclaim/counterargument

when you respond directly to your opponent's argument and show why they are wrong.

• evidence

• purpose

• reason

• rebuttal

Which of the following is a CON about nuclear energy?

• It may cause hazardous accidents

• It enables some countries to make atomic weapons

• Both of these are true

What is the primary purpose of a 'pro and con' list?

• To entertain the reader

• To provide a balanced view of a topic

• To confuse the reader

• To summarize a story

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'pro' and 'con'?

• The pro of the movie was its length, but the con was its plot.

• The con of the movie was its length, but the pro was its plot.

• The pro of the movie was its plot, but the con was its length.

• The con of the movie was its plot, but the pro was its length.

In a debate, what does 'pro' typically refer to?

• The negative side

• The positive side

• The neutral side

• The opposing side