Question

the main difference between an argumentative essay and an explanatory essay is that an argumentative essay:

a. is not required to address counterclaims that may weaken its conclusions.

b. contains factual information cited from several sources.

c. is created to convince others to accept the author’s point of view.

d. includes an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Argumentative essays often address counterclaims to strengthen their argument, so this is incorrect.
• Option B: Both argumentative and explanatory essays can use factual information from sources, so this isn't a distinguishing factor.
• Option C: Argumentative essays aim to persuade (convince) readers of the author's viewpoint, while explanatory essays aim to inform. This is a key difference.
• Option D: Both essay types typically have an introduction, body, and conclusion, so this isn't a difference.

Answer:

C. is created to convince others to accept the author’s point of view.