For-and-Against Essay Structure

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A formal essay presenting both advantages and disadvantages of a topic, with equal detail, and concluding with the writer's opinion.

A sentence that summarizes the main point of a paragraph in a for-and-against essay.

Sentences that provide details and explanations for the topic sentence.

A sophisticated writing style, avoiding contractions, informal phrases, imperatives and omissions

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Providing comparable explanation for both 'for' and 'against' arguments in a for-and-against essay

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Formal essay type focusing on advantages and disadvantages of a subject.
Presents arguments equally detailed.
Conclusion includes writer's opinion.
Each body paragraph starts with a topic sentence summarizing the paragraph's content.
Supporting sentences further explain the topic sentence, including reasons and outcomes.
Avoids contractions, colloquialisms, commands, omissions, and simple sentences.
Favors formal vocabulary, complex sentences with linkers, full verb forms, and passive voice.