Mastering Argumentative Writing

The main purpose is to establish a state of play, clarify the subject matter and stance to be taken, and provoke a reaction from the reader.

The key features include provoking a reaction from the reader, generating interest, and establishing a summary of the current situation without too much detail.

You can generate interest by opening with a question and its answer, beginning with a specific fact and outlining its importance, or using other engaging techniques.

<p>The introduction should avoid developing in-depth arguments or contrasting different points of view.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text suggests that you can predispose the reader towards your argument, generate interest, or achieve any other desired reaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Serious purpose and logical organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Learned arguments</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prose</p> Signup and view all the answers

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