Proving the truth of an argument is called making a thesis; Arguing the fallacy of an argument is called refuting an argument.

The main characteristics of argumentative writing

1, the main expression of argumentative writing is discussion, that is, using concepts, judgments and reasoning to show the author's point of view and clarify the truth; Or refute other people's wrong views and point out their fallacies. So, it is convincing.

2. The basic structure of argumentative writing consists of three parts: argument, argument and demonstration, which is called "three elements" of argumentative writing.

3. Argumentative writing takes argumentative writing as the main language, and narrative, explanation and lyric are also available, all of which serve the discussion. The language of argumentative writing pays attention to abstraction, generality and preciseness, and its expression requires accuracy, pertinence and distinctiveness.

In the reading of argumentative essays, the selection of essays focuses on articles with humanistic colors, such as educating students in personality, thought, quality and psychology. Subjective questions dominate and open questions are also being tried.