Studying the Argumentative Essay

What does an argumentative essay contain?

• It conducts an investigation of a topic; collection, generation, and evaluation of evidence.

• It establishes a position on a topic in a concise manner.

• It contains many elements of a persuasive essay.

• All of the above.

Why is a hook included in an argumentative essay?

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• All essays have hooks.

• To generate interest in the essay.

• To reinforce the point of the essay.

• Both to generate interest in the essay and to reinforce the point of the essay.

The thesis statement:

• provides a roadmap for your paper, giving the reader an idea of what will be covered.

• Is the author's opinion on a topic.

• Contains the central theme, or message, of the essay.

• All of the above.

Common hooks include:

• A story, or interesting fact.

• A relevant quote.

• Dropping the reader into a scene, or rhetorical question.

• All of the above.

What is the importance of the subtopic?

• It’s the last paragraph of your essay, summarizing its thesis and arguments. It helps readers see why your essay should matter to them.

• The subtopic of an essay is a topic that supports the main topic of the essay and helps to bolster its credibility.

Generally, when writing an argumentative essay, you should have how many subtopics?

• 1-2

• Only one is needed

• 3-5

• 6-10

A chronological format in an essay is important because:

• it helps the writer move from one thing to another in the past, but move in sequential order.

• if you need to tell readers about a specific person or event, it is convenient to present all the facts from earlier to later. It is also more understandable for readers of your document.

• it helps the reader to understand the outcomes of different things, and clearly identify any connections.

• All of the above

What is the conclusion?

• It’s the last paragraph of your essay, summarizing its thesis and arguments. It helps readers see why your essay should matter to them.

• The subtopic of an essay is a topic that supports the main topic of the essay and helps to bolster its credibility.

• It is the place, in the essay, where you can address any additional questions your reader may have on the topic.

• Both the last paragraph of your essay, summarizing its thesis and arguments, and It is the place where you can address any additional questions your reader may have on the topic.

A good tool to assist with a chronological essay would be:

• A Venn Diagram

• A Timeline

• A Bubble Map

• A T-Chart

What is the author's tone?

• The attitude an author takes toward a particular subject or topic.

• The reason why he/she has chosen to write in a certain way.

• The central idea behind the writing of the essay.

• None of the above.