Argumentative Text
Parts of Argumentative Text
100

It refers to facts, documentation, or testimony used to strengthen a claim, support an argument, or reach a conclusion.

Evidence

100

The writer's position or principal concept in an argumentative text.

Main Idea

200

It presents the opposing position or the counterargument.

Counterclaim

200

It refers to information that can be checked or verified.

Fact

300

It addresses criticism of the claim and refutes or disproves the counterclaim.

Rebuttal

300

A statement or information from a knowledgeable source or expert.

Quote

400

It provides support for the claim and explains why the claim should be accepted.

Reason
400

A numerical data organized to show a trend or information about a particular subject.

Statistical Evidence

500

A type of text presents a position about a particular issue and supports that position using reasons and evidence.

Argumentative Text

500

What is the correct general structure of an argumentative text?

Claim → Evidence → Counterclaim/Rebuttal → Conclusion

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