Question

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1. Which of the following is a true statement?

Argumentative writing uses logic, while persuasive writing uses emotion.
Argumentative writing uses emotions, while persuasive writing uses logic.
Argumentative writing requires you to present two sides of an issue equally.
Argumentative writing and persuasive writing are the same process.

2. Effective argumentation anticipates an opponent's

claim
counterclaim
opinion
rebuttal

3. What is a claim?

A clever and logical response to an opposing idea
An idea that presents a contrasting perspective
A personal and emotional stance on a topic
A statement that takes a clear stand on an issue

Answer 1

1. The way Argumentative writing tries to convince the reader is appealing to solid evidences; and persuasive writing focuses more on the readers' emotional drive or inner perspective. (Thus the first one)

A claim is a statement or opinion about the truth of something, generally without presenting evidence of it; and a rebuttal is a claim disproving certain accusation, statement or certain argument. A rebuttal can also be the evidence provided to dispute or deny a previous presented evidence.

Therefore:

2. "Effective argumentation anticipates an opponent's rebuttal".

and

3. A claim is "a statement that takes a clear stand on an issue".

Answer 2

Argumentative writing uses logic, while persuasive writing uses emotion, rebuttal, A statement that takes a clear stand on an issue. Happy to help! ☺