Explain the difference between an explicit and an implicit argument, according to the video.

An explicit argument clearly states the writer's position, while an implicit argument suggests the writer's position without directly stating it.

Provide an example of a statement that contains an implicit argument.

The local animal shelter is overcrowded.

Because the choice to present certain facts as headline news implies that those facts are important and deserve attention.

"Social media has fundamentally altered communication, leading to both increased global connectivity and a decline in face-to-face interactions."

Name: Building Arguments
Author: Insta~Lesson

12th Grade · ELA · 45 min

I can construct a well-reasoned argument with clear claims and supporting evidence.

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All academic writing is argumentative, whether it's persuasive, expository, or analytical.
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An explicit argument clearly states the writer's position, while an implicit argument suggests it indirectly.
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Writing arguments helps you find your own voice and develop what you think is important as a way to orient yourself in the world.

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