1.1 - Deconstructing Argumentative Texts: Purpose, Audience, Structure, and Initial Interpretation
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Practice Questions
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What is one of the purposes of an argumentative text?
💡 Hint: Look at the author's intention.
What does 'intended audience' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about who the message is for.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a common purpose of argumentative texts?
💡 Hint: Think broadly about different authors' intentions.
True or False: Knowing the target audience is irrelevant to the effectiveness of a persuasive text.
💡 Hint: Consider why an author chooses specific words and formats.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate an editorial from a local newspaper. Identify its purpose, audience, and structure. What persuasive techniques does it employ?
💡 Hint: Look for explicit assertions and supportive evidence in the editorial.
Select an advertisement and critique its effectiveness based on audience targeting. How would you change it for a different demographic?
💡 Hint: Try to think about language and imagery specific to the new audience.
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