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What is the primary purpose of a call to action in an argumentative essay?
What is the primary purpose of a call to action in an argumentative essay?
What is the relationship between a counterclaim and a rebuttal in an argumentative essay?
What is the relationship between a counterclaim and a rebuttal in an argumentative essay?
When should a writer include additional evidence in the conclusion of an argumentative essay?
When should a writer include additional evidence in the conclusion of an argumentative essay?
How does background information contribute to the effectiveness of an argumentative essay?
How does background information contribute to the effectiveness of an argumentative essay?
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Which of the following is a key characteristic that differentiates argumentative essays from persuasive essays?
Which of the following is a key characteristic that differentiates argumentative essays from persuasive essays?
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What is the primary purpose of including factual evidence in a persuasive text?
What is the primary purpose of including factual evidence in a persuasive text?
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What is the importance of writing technique for writers?
What is the importance of writing technique for writers?
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Which of the following is NOT a valid approach for writing an informative text?
Which of the following is NOT a valid approach for writing an informative text?
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What is the primary reason a writer should be familiar with different writing styles?
What is the primary reason a writer should be familiar with different writing styles?
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When writing an analytical essay, which tense should be consistently used?
When writing an analytical essay, which tense should be consistently used?
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What is the primary goal of a critique paper?
What is the primary goal of a critique paper?
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What is the central purpose of an analytical essay?
What is the central purpose of an analytical essay?
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Which type of essay primarily focuses on proving a point or opinion by presenting evidence and counterarguments?
Which type of essay primarily focuses on proving a point or opinion by presenting evidence and counterarguments?
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What is the purpose of an independent critique?
What is the purpose of an independent critique?
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Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a critique?
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a critique?
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Flashcards
Call to action
Call to action
A part of an argumentative essay urging readers to take action.
Opposing view
Opposing view
The perspective that argues against the writer's claim.
Counterclaim
Counterclaim
A statement that disagrees with the writer's claim.
Thesis statement
Thesis statement
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Rebuttal
Rebuttal
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Balanced argument
Balanced argument
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Background information
Background information
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Credible information
Credible information
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Writing Style Importance
Writing Style Importance
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Tense for Analytical Essays
Tense for Analytical Essays
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Credibility in Informative Texts
Credibility in Informative Texts
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Argumentative Essay
Argumentative Essay
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Purpose of a Critique Paper
Purpose of a Critique Paper
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Aim of Independent Critique
Aim of Independent Critique
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Formalist Criticism Focus
Formalist Criticism Focus
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First Step in Critique
First Step in Critique
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Study Notes
Argumentative Essay Components
- An argumentative essay investigates a topic, collects, generates, and evaluates evidence
- It's a genre of writing
- Different aspects of argumentative essays include call to action, opposing view, refutation, and background information
Additional Essay Information
- Giving additional evidence, restatement of the thesis statement, summary of arguments, and call-to-action are parts of the essay
- Background information helps the reader understand the writer's position on the topic
- A counterclaim is a statement that disagrees with the writer's claim
Essay Types
- Expository writing involves investigating a topic; collecting, generating, and evaluating evidence
- Persuasive writing aims to convince the reader; often includes arguments and appeals to emotion
- Argumentative writing presents reasons and evidence to support a claim; often uses evidence from credible sources
- Informative writing conveys information in a readily understandable form
Elements of Analysis
- Critiques evaluate a piece of writing, focusing on its strengths and weaknesses
- Independent critiques aim to analyze how well the arguments and points are made
- Critiques should be persuasive, clear, and concise
Essay Structures and Techniques
- The claim is the writer's position on the topic, often stated at the beginning of the paper
- An essay's claim can be found in different locations; for example, at the title, first paragraph, or last paragraph
- Persuasive and argumentative texts are similar because they both aim to convince the reader (with different approaches)
- Credibility in informative essays depends on providing accurate and detailed information, with a clear source for information
Types of Analyses
- Analyzing texts/works of art may be done in various ways, including analytical or interpretive approaches; e.g. using Marxism
- Analytical essays examine a topic, work or concept in detail, using various approaches; examples include Marxist, feminist, reader response, and formalist
- The preferred tense to use in analytical essays is the present tense
Critiques
- Critiques should be highly persuasive and use formal academic writing style
- They briefly summarize and critically evaluate a text or concept
- The key purpose of critique papers is to justify a point of view, demonstrate an understanding of the work, and pinpoint strengths & weaknesses
Identifying Critical Approaches
- Formalism is the focus on analyzing a work based on its form and structure
- Reader-response criticism focuses on the reader's interaction with the text, emphasizing diverse interpretations
- Marxism, Feminism, and Moral approaches are considered when analyzing elements like social oppression, women's role, or ethical teachings, respectively, in literature or art
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This quiz explores the essential components of argumentative essays. It covers various elements such as the call to action, opposing views, and the importance of background information. Understanding these aspects will enhance your essay writing skills.
