LET'S LEARN ABOUT ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT

SAMPLE OF ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT    

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THEORY: 

A. LANGUAGE FUNCTION

The main function of language is as a tool for interacting with humans, a tool for thinking, and spreading the meaning of beliefs in society.

B. TEXT  STRUCTURE

•       Title  

The title is the name that is used as a reference for the main idea that the author wants to convey.

•       Thesis

The thesis is the first part of the argumentative text which contains a general statement about the topic to be discussed.

•        Argument

An argument is a part of text that proves or conveys reasons with the aim of convincing which involves proposing and defending an opinion that is being argued.

    

•         Recommendation

Contain recommendation about the issue.

C. LANGUAGE COMPONENT / FEATURED

     Language elements or Language Features of Argumentative Text include:

1. Abstract Noun: Abstract nouns (cannot be seen, heard, or touched), for example: beauty, bravery, culture, confidence, goodness, hope, etc.
2. Action Verb: Verbs that describe actions that humans or animals can take, for example: eat, touch, talk, watch, walk, etc.
3. Temporal Connectives: Vocabulary that connects one event to another in sequence, for example: firstly, secondly, thirdly, etc.

Sample 1: 

                    Should College Education be Free?

   College education should be free for all students. Education is a basic right and the key to success and prosperity and making it accessible to be a better society. Countries that provide free education in college have higher rates of college graduates and more educated workforce. Providing free college education for students will reduce the burden of student debt. Opponents of free education in college argue that it would be too expensive for the government to provide. The benefits of a more educated population will outweigh the costs in the long run. 

Sample 2: 

                         Smoking Prohibition by MUI

   Recently the MUI (Indonesian Ulema Council) issued a fatwa that smoking is forbidden and should be avoided. Smoking causes a variety of reactions in the community. The society is divided into two groups in considering that fatwa. But, many people agree with MUI and the others do not agree with MUI. The party who agrees with the fatwa assumes that smoking is very dangerous for humans because it can cause various diseases like impotence, internal organs damage, death, and many more. People who do not agree with the fatwa assume smoking is one of their right which should not be bothered. For us who can think certainly can determine our position on this issue. Based on these facts do we still think smoking is cool?