features of arguement text

Features of a Discussion Text Purpose: To present argument and information from differing viewpoints. Structure: • Statement of the issue plus a preview of the main arguments • Arguments for plus supporting evidence • Arguments against plus supporting... More

Features of a Discussion Text Purpose: To present argument and information from differing viewpoints. Structure: • Statement of the issue plus a preview of the main arguments • Arguments for plus supporting evidence • Arguments against plus supporting evidence • Recommendation – summary and conclusion Language Features: • Simple present tense • Generic participants – people; scientists; smokers • Logical connectives; therefore, however • Moving from the general to the specific – humans agree…. , Mr. Smith, who has hunted for many years • Emotive language Writer’s Knowledge: • Title as a question • Introduce reader to the argument and why you are debating the issue • To see argument from both sides Opening Statement Conclusion Argument Argument Argument Argument Less