ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT

 ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT

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A. Social Function

        What is Argumentative Text for? An argumentative text uses evidence and facts to prove whether or not a thesis is true, so two sides of an issue are presented in it. This text covers the most important arguments for and against. 

B. Text Structure

Here is an explanation of a argumentative text's structure.

1. Thesis, presents the issue of concern.

Example : I personally think that plastic bag waste is one of the biggest causes of environmental pollution problems in the world. Here are some reason why I think so.

2. Arguments, present the reasons for concern, leading to the recommendation.

Example, 

Argument 1 : First plastic bags are made from ethylene that is a non- renewable natural resources If people use more plastic, it means that the depletion of the natural resource is faster.

Argument 2 : Second, plastics are made of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) Plastic bags are difficult to decompose in soil and take between 100 and 500 years.

Argument 3 : Third, some people burn plastics to deal with plastic waste But the combustion process is less than perfect and does not break down the plastic particies completely it leaves dioxins in the air When humans inhale this dioxin, humans will be susceptible to various diseases including cancer nervous system disorders, hepatitis, liver swelling, and depression.

3. Recommendation : presents the statement of what ought or ought not to  happen. The author tries to invite and persuade the reader to do something.

Example : It is indeed impossible to eliminate the use of plastic bags 100% but the most feasible is to reuse plastic reduce plastic use and recycle Finally, there may be government regulation to reduce the use of plastic

C. Language Features or Language Component

There are some language features that use in argumentative text.

1. It contains the author's thoughts, ideas, views, and opinions.

2. It is accompanied by logical reasons, facts or events that occurred, as well as information from several sources such as data graphics, pictures, and other things that can be accepted by reason.

3. It is presented using analysis and analogy. It’s mean like do deeper investigation into the topic that discussed on the text,  knowing the exact source.

4. It is usually written as a non-fiction text and ends with a conclusion. Conclusion is used as an epilogue placed at the end of a piece of writing or text. Conclusions are drawn based on research and consideration of the discussion in  the text.

5. Logical connectives, logical connectives are words or symbols which are used  to form a complex sentence from two simple sentences by connecting them. Some logical connectives are if, then, unless. Here are some examples of logical connective sentences.

a. If, then

Examples : 

If John doesn't study, then his grades will drop.

b. If and only if

Examples:

If and only if Ronald passes the pre exam, will he get selected.

c. Unless

Examples:

Unless I'm mistaken. There are around 270 million people in Indonesia.

6. Abstract nouns refer to ideas, feelings, emotions, states, actions, concepts, experiences, and qualities that we cannot see, taste, touch, smell, or hear. Here are some examples of abstract nouns: honesty, intelligence, bravery. Names of subjects are abstract nouns, for example: science, chemistry, geography.

7. Technical term is a word, phrase, or acronym that professionals or experts use in their specific field to help save time when communicating with other knowledgeable professionals. There are some technical terms in technology such as malware and phishing.

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