Reminding Material
Task Memory Challenge
A. Match each description with Thesis, Arguments, Counterargument, or Reiteration.
a. Presents the issue and the writer's position. __________________________
b. Gives reasons, explanations, and evidence. __________________________
c. Presents an opposing viewpoint. __________________________
d. Restates the writer's position and reinforces the main point. __________________________
Put these parts in a logical order by numbering them 1–4:
_____ Arguments
_____ Reiteration
_____ Thesis
_____ Counterargument
1. What is argumentative text?
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2. What is the social function of argumentative text?
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3. What are the four parts of its generic structure?
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4. What is the difference between an opinion and an argument?
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5. Write two expressions used to give opinions.
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