Argumentative Essay - Overview and Introduction

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
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.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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