Using the drop-down menus, choose whether each example is an argument or a persuasion.

Question

Some believe teens should never drink high-fructose juices; others think it is fine.

Those who drink high-fructose juices as teens face frightening health risks later in life.

Ducks are terrible pets because they can make owners miserable.

Although ducks are not for everyone, many people find them interesting and fun pets.

Answer 1

Here are the classifications for each example:

1. Some believe teens should never drink high-fructose juices; others think it is fine. - Persuasion

2. Those who drink high-fructose juices as teens face frightening health risks later in life. - Argument

3. Ducks are terrible pets because they can make owners miserable. - Argument

4. Although ducks are not for everyone, many people find them interesting and fun pets. - Persuasion