Introduction to Argumentative Essay

A persuasive essay appeals to the audiences' __________.

How does an argumentative essay convince the audience?

• Through merit, rationale and proof

• Through feelings and emotions

• Through force

• Through sympathy and pity

A persuasive essay will seek to address opposing ideas all the time.

• True

• False

An argumentative essay makes a claim based on...

• facts

• evidence

• opinion

• word on the street

• scientific research

Which type of question is this:

"Young people today are not resilient. Do you agree?"

• Persuasive

• Argumentative

What is a counterclaim?

• a second claim

• a claim made in response to a previous claim.

• a wrongful claim

• a claim that was countered

We should use persuasive techniques in an argumentative essay.

• True

• False

Which of these phrases will indicate that the question is argumentative in nature?

• Describe...

• To what degree...

• How far do you agree that...

• Write about a time when...

• To what extent do you agree that...