Anecdotal evidence

Personal opinion

Research findings

Unsubstantiated claims

An opposing argument or set of reasons

A type of agreement

A neutral stance

A supporting argument

It is important to rely on emotions rather than logic in argumentative writing

Logical reasoning can confuse the readers in argumentative writing

Logical reasoning is not important in argumentative writing

Logical reasoning helps to support and strengthen the arguments presented in the writing.

To strengthen the writer's own argument and demonstrate critical thinking.

To avoid addressing the weaknesses in the writer's own argument

To confuse the reader and make the essay more difficult to understand

To show that the writer is indecisive and unsure of their own argument

I think maybe we should do something about climate change.

I like pizza and ice cream.

The government should increase funding for public schools to improve educational outcomes for all students.

The sky is green and the grass is blue.

By ignoring any conflicting evidence

By using emotional language to appeal to the audience

By providing factual and relevant information to back up the claims made in the argument.

By including personal opinions and anecdotes

To confuse the reader

To avoid addressing opposing viewpoints

To acknowledge opposing viewpoints and strengthen the overall argument

To make the essay longer

Using emotional language to persuade the reader

Including personal opinions without evidence

Relying on anecdotal evidence without statistical support

Using statistical data to support a claim

To make the argument longer and more detailed.

To hide the main point and keep the reader guessing.

To stay focused and help the reader understand the main point of the argument.

To confuse the reader and make the argument more interesting.