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WorksheetsArgumentative vs. Persuasive Writing
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 30mins
In argumentative writing, the writer must make a (a) ,and stand by it with facts, rather than opinion and emotion.
Argumentative or Persuasive?
1. Not being able to have my phone in school sucks. It cuts off my communication from the outside world, and is unfair to students.
Argumentative
Persuasive
Persuasive writing defends with
Emotions
Counterarguments
Opinions
Evidence
Persuasive writing is meant to
Be factual, and evidence based.
To change people’s minds.
To do something, and to believe.
Acknowledge the opposing side.
Argumentative or Persuasive?
2. Studies show that teens who spend too much of their time on their cell phones are more prone to stress, anxiety, and depression.
Argumentative
Persuasive
When you recognize the arguments of the other side and strike them down with facts, is called a (a) .
Argumentative or Persuasive?
3. -Focuses on emotion
- Only presents one side
Argumentative
Persuasive
Argumentative or Persuasive?
4. -Must pick a side
-Focus on fact and research
Argumentative
Persuasive
Write a persuasive statement of 3-5 sentences.
Write an argumentative statement of 3-5 sentences.
