ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT

ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT

1. Argument essays seek to state a position on an issue and give several reasons, supported by evidence, for agreeing with that position.

   • Argumentative text types
     • One or more types of justifications may be present in an argumentative text:
       • - Arguments of authority
       • - Cause-effect arguments
       • - Affective arguments
       • - Arguments from personal experiences
   • Argumentative text structure
     • The structure of an argumentative text has three parts, which must be developed in the following order:
       • Introduction: the author introduces the idea on which he wants to argue, generating interest in the receiver but without advancing development.
       • Content development: in this part the arguments are exposed, according to the different types above. The text can be structured in monologue (only the author exposes his ideas) or in dialogue (when it is assumed that the argumentation will have questions or replies).
       • Conclusion: the initial idea is presented again and a summary of the arguments that justify it by way of closing, presenting first those of greater relevance.
   • Features of the argumentative text
     • - Its main function is to present an idea in order to convince
     • - At the same time that he presents a topic, the author presents a position on that topic
     • - Logically elaborated arguments, following an order, systematic
     • - Clear and concise language
   • What texts are argumentative?
     • Scientific articles
     • Newspaper articles
     • Legal documents
     • Political discourses.
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