WorksheetsDiscursive Essays
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does it mean to have 'discourse'?
To have a discussion.
To communicate back and forth.
To come up with salient arguments
To come up with rebuttals that are unwavering
Discursive writing normally takes on the form of a formal piece of writing in which a topic is considered from (a) points of view.
In discursive writing, you should present both sides in a (a) way.
Discussing opposing sides can be achieved by addressing them (a) (antonym of subjectively) and in equal detail.
The tone used in discursive writing should be ...
friendly and unassuming
formal and controlled
informal yet controlled
unassuming and persuasive
Which of these are the different types of discursive essays?
Pros and Cons
Concerns and solutions
Providing insightful perceptions
Explaining a counter-argument
Discussing a topic at great length
What is most essential in discursive writing?
Taking a stand
Being clear about your stand
Rebuttal
Providing a balanced perspective
What type of essay is this?
There are increasing incidents of cyber-bullying on the internet. What are the contributing factors and what possible solutions are there?
Discursive Essay - 'Discuss' type
Discursive Essay - 'Describe' type
Discursive Essay - 'Pros and Cons' type
Discursive Essay - 'Concerns and Solutions' type
What type of essay question is this?
Do you agree that the concept of meritocracy is timelessly beneficial for mankind?
Argumentative - you must take a stand
Discursive - but you may take a stand
Descriptive - need to describe meritocracy
Factual - an opportunity to provide facts and information
Which of these are discursive questions?
Discuss the roles of teachers in education today.
'Education is only for the privileged'. Do you agree?
'Education is only for the privileged'. How is your experience as a secondary school student relevant to this question?
What are the pros and cons of education starting at an earlier age?
