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Q2 Language Features of Argumentative Text

This document discusses key linguistic features of argumentative texts including modals, evaluative language, and transitions. It provides examples of modals like "should" and "must" that express suggestion and obligation. Examples of evaluative adjectives like "appalling" and "ridiculous" are given that can have positive or negative effects. Finally, examples of transitions are provided that maintain smooth flow of ideas like "firstly" and "moreover" as well as those that make contrasts like "on the other hand." Students are instructed to research current issues and choose one to take a standpoint on for an upcoming argumentative essay.

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Q2 Language Features of Argumentative Text

This document discusses key linguistic features of argumentative texts including modals, evaluative language, and transitions. It provides examples of modals like "should" and "must" that express suggestion and obligation. Examples of evaluative adjectives like "appalling" and "ridiculous" are given that can have positive or negative effects. Finally, examples of transitions are provided that maintain smooth flow of ideas like "firstly" and "moreover" as well as those that make contrasts like "on the other hand." Students are instructed to research current issues and choose one to take a standpoint on for an upcoming argumentative essay.

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Language

Features of an
argumentative
text
ENGLISH 10
MODALS
The use of modal verbs like
should and must to express
suggestion and obligation,
respectively, contributes to the
achievement of sentences that
provide support to the main
argument.
Examples
The public should consider wearing face
shields as additional protection against COVID-
19 infection.

Every Filipino must conserve water, energy,


and other natural resources.
The use of adverbs like the ones listed below also
contributes to the attainment of the author’s
purpose for writing. These linguistic particles help
indicate the mood or attitude of the writer with
respect to the ideas being presented.

usually probably necessarily actually

apparently
certainly definitely
inarguably essentially in fact possibly
EVALUATIVE Language
The use of evaluative language, usually in the form
of adjectives, reflects the writer’s attitude toward a
certain idea. These words express feelings, opinions,
or judgments on what they are describing. Evaluative
words, including the ones listed below, can have
positive or negative effects on an idea.
appalling disgusting

incredible
dreadful horrendous
terrible
ridiculous
revolting
shocking
TRANSITIONS
-plays a great part in maintaining the smooth flow of
ideas in an argumentative text
To list point
The first reason is Another reason is ….
The second reason is First of all, On the other hand, ….
…… To start with, On the contrary
The third reason is …….. Secondly, The final reason is ……
The third and most Thirdly,
important reason is Finally,
To add more points to To make a contrasting
the same topic: point

What is more... On the other hand


In addition to ... While
Apart from that... Even though
Furthermore... However
Nevertheless
Besides...
Although
Also...
In spite of
Apart from this...
Despite
It can be argued that
To conclude

to sum up
To conclude …
In conclusion
All things considered,
Taking everything into
account,
As was previously stated
Above all,
Research the current issues in the country.
Choose an issue you think you can relate to. Use
different sources to gather information about the
issue you want to discuss and consider your
standpoint on it. This is in preparation for the
argumentative essay you will write next week.

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