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What is the main purpose of a problem-solution essay?
What is the main purpose of a problem-solution essay?
- Summarizing different viewpoints on an issue
- Identifying a problem and proposing a solution (correct)
- Describing a problem without offering a solution
- Presenting various opinions on a topic
In a problem-solution essay, what is one way to address a problem by describing its effects only?
In a problem-solution essay, what is one way to address a problem by describing its effects only?
- Providing preventive measures
- Describing the problem in terms of its effects (correct)
- Outlining the causes of the problem
- Illustrating the problem with an extended example
When presenting a solution in a problem-solution essay, what is one approach that involves suggesting a series of steps?
When presenting a solution in a problem-solution essay, what is one approach that involves suggesting a series of steps?
- Proposing preventive measures
- Suggesting the easiest and most obvious solution first (correct)
- Giving advice and helpful hints
- Including solutions that have already been tried
Which method is used in a problem-solution essay to illustrate a problem through a story or anecdote?
Which method is used in a problem-solution essay to illustrate a problem through a story or anecdote?
What is the purpose of discussing the solution in terms of preventive measures in a problem-solution essay?
What is the purpose of discussing the solution in terms of preventive measures in a problem-solution essay?
When presenting solutions in a problem-solution essay, what does 'A choice of solution' involve?
When presenting solutions in a problem-solution essay, what does 'A choice of solution' involve?
In a problem-solution essay, discussing the solution in terms of preventive measures is one of the ways to address a problem.
In a problem-solution essay, discussing the solution in terms of preventive measures is one of the ways to address a problem.
A problem-solution essay mainly focuses on describing the causes of a problem.
A problem-solution essay mainly focuses on describing the causes of a problem.
In a problem-solution essay, using a series of steps to present a solution means that the easiest solution is always the most effective one.
In a problem-solution essay, using a series of steps to present a solution means that the easiest solution is always the most effective one.
An extended example in a problem-solution essay can be illustrated through a personal experience.
An extended example in a problem-solution essay can be illustrated through a personal experience.
In a problem-solution essay, providing advice is not considered a valid way to present a solution.
In a problem-solution essay, providing advice is not considered a valid way to present a solution.
When presenting solutions in a problem-solution essay, it is crucial to include both unsuccessful solutions and new proposed solutions.
When presenting solutions in a problem-solution essay, it is crucial to include both unsuccessful solutions and new proposed solutions.
Describing a problem only in terms of its effects is more effective than outlining both causes and effects in a problem-solution essay.
Describing a problem only in terms of its effects is more effective than outlining both causes and effects in a problem-solution essay.
In a problem-solution essay, convincing the reader about the seriousness of the problem is not necessary.
In a problem-solution essay, convincing the reader about the seriousness of the problem is not necessary.
The primary goal of a problem-solution essay is to criticize rather than propose solutions.
The primary goal of a problem-solution essay is to criticize rather than propose solutions.