argumentative w2 Flashcards
what is an argumentative text ?
-is any writing that uses evidence and facts to support a certain thesis
-is a text where the writer is either ‘for’ or ‘against’ an issue or subject, or presents the case for both sides
what is a persuasive text ?
-is a form of non-fiction writing that aims to convince the reader of a certain point of view.
what is a hook in argumentative text ?
how can you capture the interest of your reader ?
-is a piece of writing at the beginning of an essay that egages the reader /audience
what is a background in argumentative text ?
what bg info about the topic does the reader need ?
-it is the additional info ur reader needs to know to understand ur work
-includes definitions,historical context,and current events
what is a claim/thesis in argumentative text ?
what do you want the reader to believe ?
is an argument paper often called claim and a statement of position, a thesis in which you take a stand
-usually found in the last of you first paragraph
what is reasons in argumentative text ?
-shoulld be your idea that you use to support claim
-to support your claim , u need a series of “sub-claims” or reasons
what is evidence in argumentative text ?
to validate the thinking that you use in your reasons
what is counterclaim in argumentative text ?
is an opposing or contrary view that challenges or offsets your claim
what is rebuttal in argumentative text ?
is the statement of arguments that negate or disprove the counterclaim
what is conclusion in argumentative text ?
it restates the main claim and gives one or two general statements that exactlyt summarize the arguments and support the main premise
