What is the primary focus of an argumentative essay?

Understanding Argumentative Essays

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To narrate a story
To describe a process
To present and support a point of view
To summarize a text
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of dissertation involves presenting someone else's viewpoint?
Narrative
Expository
Argumentative
Descriptive
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between an expository and an argumentative dissertation?
Expository presents facts, argumentative presents opinions
Expository is only used in scientific writing
Expository is longer than argumentative
Argumentative is more formal
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the three basic parts of an argumentative essay?
Introduction, Argument, Conclusion
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
Introduction, Development, Conclusion
Introduction, Summary, Conclusion
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to have strong arguments in an argumentative essay?
To confuse the reader
To validate the writer's point of view
To make the essay longer
To fill up space
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do after presenting your opinion in an argumentative essay?
End the essay
Summarize the essay
Provide arguments to support your opinion
Introduce a new topic
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you make your arguments more convincing?
By using complex language
By repeating the same point
By using real-life examples
By avoiding evidence
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if you have multiple arguments to present?
Combine them into one paragraph
Present them all in the introduction
Ignore the weaker arguments
Present each argument in a separate paragraph
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a type of introduction mentioned?
Declaration
Definition
Narration
Citation
10.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the conclusion in an argumentative essay?
To introduce new arguments
To summarize and reinforce the main points
To present a counter-argument
To provide a bibliography
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