Understanding Argumentative Texts

What is the primary goal of an argumentative text?

• To entertain the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To confuse the reader

• To inform the reader

What is another term used for 'argumentative text'?

• Expository text

• Narrative text

• Informative text

• Persuasive text

Which of the following is an example of a position statement in argumentative texts?

• Newspapers are made of paper

• Trees produce oxygen

• Recycling is a process

• Everyone should recycle

What type of information does the author use to support their opinion in argumentative texts?

• Unverified data

• Hypothetical scenarios

• Factual information

• Personal beliefs

Which feature is commonly used in argumentative texts to organize information?

• Poems

• Dialogues

• Headings

• Fictional stories

What type of graphic feature might an argumentative text include?

• Charts

• Comic strips

• Novel chapters

• Song lyrics

What is the effect of using bold text in argumentative texts?

• To confuse the reader

• To highlight important points

• To decorate the page

• To increase page numbers

How can a reader determine if the evidence in an argumentative text states facts or opinions?

• By checking the length of the text

• By analyzing the language used

• By counting the number of paragraphs

• By the color of the text

What is a challenge when reading argumentative texts?

• Learning new vocabulary

• Understanding fictional elements

• Identifying factual information from opinions

• Determining the author's mood

Which word is likely to appear in a text about recycling?

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Photosynthesis

• Compost

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