This can be proven or tested Fact Invoking debate or argument controversial Details given to support my opinion or conclusion Textual evidence This is what I think, feel or believe Opinion Expresses the views of a person who disagrees with your position Counterargument This genre includes myths, fables, folktales and legends Fiction Number data which can be used to support your opinions or conclusions Statistics Everybody has it, so I should have it if I want to fit in Bandwagon The author's purpose for writing a fable, short story or folktale To entertain A statement asked for effect, but does not require an answer Rhetorical question The author's purpose for writing about the water cycle To describe/ explain These help us understand the text we are reading Text support features These give factual information on a specific topic or event Informational texts The author's purpose for writing an editorial To persuade Can you match the word with its meaning?
Argument 