Question 1

What is a valid reason for including a counterargument in an argumentative text?

Accepted Answer

To acknowledge and address differing viewpoints or potential weaknesses in the main argument

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To distract the reader from the main thesis statement

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To confuse the reader with conflicting information

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To reinforce the author's opinion without considering alternatives

Question 2

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an argumentative text?

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To summarize the main points and restate the thesis

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To leave the reader with a cliffhanger without resolving the main argument

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To provide a personal anecdote unrelated to the topic

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To introduce new arguments that were not discussed earlier

Question 3

What is the difference between a claim and a counterclaim in an argumentative text?

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A claim is the author's main argument or position, while a counterclaim is an opposing viewpoint that challenges the claim

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A claim is a fact presented as evidence, while a counterclaim is a personal opinion of the author

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A claim is a conclusion drawn from the evidence, while a counterclaim is a rhetorical question posed to the reader

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A claim is always supported by evidence, while a counterclaim is never backed up by any proof

Question 4

What is the structure of an argumentative text?

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Introduction, body paragraphs with supporting arguments, counterarguments, and evidence, conclusion

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Body paragraphs with personal anecdotes and opinions

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Conclusion followed by body paragraphs with evidence

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Only an introduction with a conclusion

Question 5

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in an argumentative text?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment

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A fact can change depending on the author, while an opinion remains constant

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A fact is always based on evidence, while an opinion is never supported by evidence

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A fact is always written by experts, while an opinion comes from regular individuals

Question 6

What is the purpose of providing evidence in an argumentative text?

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To support the author's claims and strengthen the argument

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To make the text longer and more complex

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To confuse the reader with irrelevant information

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To distract the reader from the main point

Question 7

What is a counterargument in an argumentative text?

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An opposing viewpoint or argument that challenges the main claim

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A supporting detail that strengthens the main claim

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A personal anecdote shared by the author

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A rhetorical question used to engage the reader

Question 8

What is a thesis statement in an argumentative text?

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A concise summary of the main point or claim of the essay

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A list of sources used in the essay

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A conclusion that restates the main arguments

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A long introduction to the topic

Question 9

What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

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To persuade or convince the reader of a particular viewpoint or idea

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To provide a summary of a topic

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To entertain the reader with a story

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To instruct the reader on how to do something

Question 10

What is a logical fallacy in an argumentative text?

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An error in reasoning that weakens the argument

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A clear and valid conclusion drawn from the evidence

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A strong piece of evidence that supports the claim

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A rhetorical device used to engage the reader

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