Argumentative Text
What is an argument?
An argument is a position on a topic or issue.
The person, or persons, for whom a writer writes.
Audience
An asserstion, position, or arguable thesis about a topic or issue.
Claim
The facts, documentation or testimony used to strengthen a claim, support an argument, or reach a conclusion.
Evidence
The issue words, sentences, or passages that precede, follow, or surround a specific word, sentence, or passage
Context
Figurative Language that is exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Hyperbole
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way that is considered to be unfair.
Bias
A type of writing that requires the author to investigate a topic, collect, generate and evaluate evidence, and establish a position on the topic.
Argumentative Text
All of the Following are Examples of Author's Purpose:
HINT:
P
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Persuade
Inform
Enteratain
Restate the meaning of somethingn in different words. This alters the exact wording of the source and transmits the ideas or information without evaluation or interpretation.
Paraphrase
A viewpoint that opposes an author's thesis or claim. For an argument to be persuasive, the author must address this.
Counterargument.
The quality of having reliable and trustworthy characteristics which may be influced by an author having expertise on a topic, using unbiased and accurate reasoning, evidence, and sources to support ideas, and providing current adn up-to-date information.
Credibility
A literary device that repeats the same word or phrase in order to emphasize an idea, detail, or point and may contribute to the author's style and tone.
Repetition
When an author presents reasons, they will also give ________ to support it.
Facts or Evidence.
The author's particular attitude, either state or implied in writing.
Tone
The listener, viewer, or reader of a text is the...
Intended Audience
What is a fact?
Something that can be proven to be true.
EX:
Humans live in planet earth.
What is an Opinion?
Ex:
3rd grade is the best grade level to be in!
a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
Give an Example of a Fact:
Say any fact about a topic:
These 3 are about Earth-
Antarctica is home to the largest ice sheet on Earth.
Give an Example of an Opinion:
The world is a wonderful place to live in.
Humans on Earth are very kind and generous.