NAME OF THE SUBJECT:

English

TEACHER'S NAME) :

Cesar Cuellar Tun

STUDENT NAME:

Emmanuel Salvador Sarracino

Allan Leon

GRADE: GROUP:

4th Semester "B"

CAREER:

TSU in Industrial Maintenance

UNIT NUMBER AND NAME:

Argumentative text
What is an argumentative text and examples?

the argument

Through it, a reasoning around a theme is expressed in writing. For example, an argumentative
text could be one that is in favor of abortion, containing arguments in favor of it, and
arguments against its prohibition.

What are the types of arguments?

Among them we highlight: The argument from authority. The argument of the majority The
argument from knowledge and own experience: data and examples.

What is the structure of an argument?

An argument has a premise(s) and a conclusion. The premises support the conclusion, the
conclusion follows, is inferred, is justified, etc. From the premise(s).

How to identify an example argument?

In every argument two parts can be distinguished: the premises and the conclusion. The
premises are the statements by which we offer the reasons to defend our point of view. The
conclusion is the statement in favor of which we are giving reasons. We can also call it thesis.

How can you start an argument?

The beginning of any argumentative writing should be brief and very clear, presenting the
central idea or thesis that is going to be defended throughout the text. It is important that you
do not anticipate at this point the arguments that support that position.

How do you write an argumentative paragraph?

When we write argumentative paragraphs, especially when we are learning, we must include
the thesis sentence at the beginning and then the arguments. At the end of the paragraph,
write a sentence that somehow concludes the central idea of the paragraph. We call that
sentence a conclusion.
How is the argument structured?

Argumentative texts must present 3 elements:

1. The thesis, that is, the opinion that will be defended; 2. The arguments that support that
opinion: 3. The conclusion, which condenses and reinforces what was presented.

Perhaps you are thinking that you have seen that division with the names of:

introduction, middle and outcome.

But, in the case of argumentative texts, there are many structures that are possible. The text
can start with:

 Thesis

That is the traditional structure. This text begins with the presentation of the

thesis in the introduction, which is defended through the arguments developed

in the following paragraphs and, finally, taken up again in the conclusion. Starting with the
thesis is a good way to build a succinct and honest

introduction, which tells the reader what the objective of the text is

arguments

In that case, the arguments are presented first and their logical development

leads to the thesis. The idea is to drive the reader's reasoning so that he agrees

with the conclusion of the text as he reads it.

That is a good structure to arouse curiosity or to present opposing opinions, which can close
the reader off from the argument if it is not shared from the beginning

A good example of a text format for the web that is usually built following this structure, are
those that explain to the reader why investing in a CRM (or any

other product), for example, that can be beneficial for the company.
Characteristics of the argumentative text

It has a communicative purpose, transmitting a position or opinion that is based on a series of

foundations that are in favor or against it.

The use of the argumentative text is widespread in the academic area, since it allows to
establish debates and discuss different positions on a research topic.

The argumentative text serves to demonstrate a fact, convince about an issue or change the
reader's mind.

Its content is structured in three parts: introduction, argumentation and conclusion.

The use of textual connectors that allow linking the information between parts in a coherent
way is recurrent. Some examples are: therefore, consequently, however, etc.

The arguments on which it is based must be coherent with the ideas defended in the thesis,
that is, with the position that the author takes on the topic.

You can make use of different types of arguments, such as:

Deductive arguments: a general premise leads to a specific conclusion.

Inductive arguments: the premise arises from experience and its conclusion is a generalization.

Abductive arguments: raises a premise and hypothesis that must be explained.

Logical reasoning: true propositions that lead to true conclusions.

Argument from authority: statement supported by a specialist or expert person.

Analogy argument: use similar cases to argue.

Probability argument: they use statistical data.

Affective arguments: they use feelings to move the reader.

Structure of the argumentative text

Introduction

In this first part the author presents the topic and the thesis, the purpose is to capture the
attention of the receiver. It must be a clear and coherent text. The thesis should make clear
the position that the author is going to defend on the subject.