Academic texts are formal, based on facts and evidence and always contain citations. Non-academic texts, on the other hand, are writings that are informal and dedicated to a lay audience. They are usually on general topics and use casual or colloquial language, and may contain the writer's personal opinions.
The correct answer is argumentation, or argumentative writing.
It is a type of writing where the author is giving his or her arguments as to why they believe their position is the correct one. He or she is explaining why their ideas should be respected, even though they are controversial and unlike those of other people.
I would say the best answer is A. Answer choice B is rather absurd and answer choice C doesn't exactly make any sense.
