Learning Task 5: Look for a good sample of an argumentative text in English tabloids or broadsheets published here in the Philippines. Cut the said sample out and paste it in your notebook. Examine the argumentative text, then answer the questions that follow, Note: If you have a way to connect to the Internet, you may also use news websites as the source of your text sample.
1. What is the main argument presented in the sample you have chosen? How was it presented?
2. What cons and pros were presented? Enumerate.
3. How did the writer conclude the text?
4. What can you say about the use of language features like modals, evaluative words, and transitional devices in the text? How did these elements contribute to the achievement of the writer's purpose?
1. What is the main argument presented in the sample you have chosen? How was it presented?
2. What cons and pros were presented? Enumerate.
3. How did the writer conclude the text?
4. What can you say about the use of language features like modals, evaluative words, and transitional devices in the text? How did these elements contribute to the achievement of the writer's purpose?
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Explanation:
The question above aims to analyze your reading ability, through the identification and interpretation of an argumentative text. For that reason, I cannot answer this question for you, but I will show you how to answer it.
First, you must know that an argumentative text presents arguments on a certain subject, that is, this text shows the author's opinions, and these opinions are supported by true data and information.
In this case, as shown in the above question, you should look for this type of text in magazines and newspapers. After that, you can answer the questions as follows:
Hope this helps