What is the primary difference between Argumentative Essays and Persuasive Essays according to the text?

• Argumentative Essays rely on Pathos, while Persuasive Essays rely on Logos.

• Persuasive Essays rely on Ethos, while Argumentative Essays rely on Pathos.

• Argumentative Essays rely on Logos, while Persuasive Essays rely heavily on Pathos.

• Both Argumentative and Persuasive Essays rely only on Ethos.

What is the goal of argumentative writing?

• To convince the reader to take action

• To get the reader to agree with your point of view on a particular topic

• To get the reader to acknowledge that your side of an issue/topic is valid and deserves consideration

• To provide a narrative account of an event

What is the task described in the prompt?

• Compose an essay supporting the adoption of a four-day school week.

• Compose an essay taking a position against the adoption of a four-day school week.

• Write a report on the benefits of a traditional five-day school week.

• Create a presentation on improving student well-being.

What should the essay include according to the specific criteria indicated in the prompt?

• A clear thesis statement and evidence from non-credible sources.

• A clear thesis statement and evidence from credible sources.

• A counterclaim supporting the four-day school week.

• A summary of the debate about the educational system.

What additional element should the essay contain apart from the main argument?

• A counterclaim – the best argument against your argument.

• A detailed description of various school systems.

• A list of reasons for the adoption of a four-day school week.

• An analysis of the prompt without taking any position.

Before writing the first draft of an argumentative essay, what must you do?

• Choose a topic

• Access, read, and understand credible source information

• Write an introduction

• Conduct a peer review

When writing an essay, how should you choose which side to argue for?

• Choose the side that aligns with your initial response.

• Choose the side that you can argue for most effectively.

• Choose the side that makes you really happy.

• Choose the side that is the least logical.

Why is the introductory paragraph especially important in an essay?

• It provides a summary of the essay's conclusion.

• It is the first impression that readers get of you.

• It contains all the references for the essay.

• It is usually the longest paragraph in the essay.

What should the introductory paragraph do for the reader?

• Confuse the reader to maintain suspense.

• Preview what the reader can expect to find in the paper.

• Present all the statistical data related to the essay topic.

• Introduce all characters involved in the essay narrative.

What metaphor is used in the image to describe the function of an introductory paragraph?

• A roadmap

• A blueprint

• A recipe

• A puzzle