What is the primary difference between argumentative and persuasive writing?

Exploring the Essentials of Argumentative Writing

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Argumentative writing considers multiple viewpoints.
Persuasive writing requires more research.
Argumentative writing tries to convince the reader of the author's opinion.
Persuasive writing is more balanced.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is essential for an argumentative essay in terms of evidence?
No need for personal research.
Ample evidence on both sides of the issue must be presented.
Evidence should be outdated or ill-informed.
Only evidence supporting the author's thesis is needed.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of research is often required for argumentative writing in academic contexts?
Copying information from textbooks.
Conducting extensive interviews and surveys.
Avoiding any fresh data collection.
Reading a few articles.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where should the thesis statement typically appear in an argumentative essay?
It is not necessary to have a thesis statement.
In the first paragraph.
In the middle of the essay.
In the conclusion.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to include differing points of view in the body of an argumentative essay?
To make the essay one-sided.
To fill more pages.
To support the thesis statement effectively.
To confuse the reader.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What role do transitions play in argumentative writing?
They weaken the author's position.
They connect different arguments clearly.
They confuse the reader.
They are optional and rarely used.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How should the conclusion of an argumentative essay be handled?
It should introduce new evidence.
It should restate the thesis in light of the evidence.
It should contradict the thesis.
It should be omitted for brevity.
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