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3. Inform: Apart from being convincing, argumentative texts

also aim to provide accurate and relevant information
regarding a particular topic. This helps readers understand the

issues better and make better decisions based on the
information.

4. Showing alternative perspectives society: Argumentative texts
often present various different perspectives on an issue. This

helps readers understand that there is more than one way to

look at an issue and evaluate arguments based on different
points of view.

5. Encouraging Action: In some cases, argumentative texts aim

to encourage readers to take certain actions, such as
supporting a policy, changing behavior, or participating in a

social activity.
By achieving these goals, argumentative texts can become effective

tools for communicating ideas, forming opinions, and encouraging
change in society.

B. Structure of argumentative text:
 Thesis:

it introduces the issue and the writers point of view about the

issue of the topic.
 Argument:

They elaborate and provide several reason to the readers
about the writers’ arguments in order to support the writers’

point of view about the issue on the thesis statement.

 Conclusion:

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