Argumentative vs. Explanatory Essay

Which meets both criteria:

1. 1. It IS a paragraph in the argumentative essay.

2. 2. It is NOT a paragraph in the explanatory essay?

• Introduction paragraph

• Body paragraph

• Counterclaim & Rebuttal paragraph

• Conclusion paragraph

The purpose of the EXPLANATORY essay is to provide your reader with ______?

What is the purpose of an ARGUMENTATIVE essay?

• To advocate for what you believe in and persuade your reader to agree with you

• To provide information

• To tell a story

• artistic expression

How many paragraphs does an argumentative essay have (at the minimum)?

• 5

• 6

• 3

• 2

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