Structure
What is the term given to label the final paragraph of the argumentative essay.
conclusion
Is the Pope Catholic? What is the type of persuasive device used here?
Rhetorical question
Define an argumentative essay.
A piece of writing aimed at persuading a reader to agree with the writer's point of view.
When given a topic, one can argue for or _________ a topic.
against
Give one transitional phrase to support evidence in an argument.
for example
for instance
such as
How many paragraphs make up an argumentative essay?
five
These are short personal stories that help to illustrate a point... or it could be someone else's story.
examples/anecdotes
Define hook as used in the argumentative essay.
Something said which grabs the reader's attention.
What is the term given to the point of view that the writer chooses?
the stance
Name one link word/phrase one can use in the final or concluding paragraph.
In conclusion/ To conclude
Therefore
In a nutshell
To conclude
As a result
Finally
Thus
How many points does one argue in an argumentative essay?
three
Elephants are the largest mammals found of the earth. People walk with legs. Such statements are said to be __________ and are used to persuade people in an argumentative essay.
factual
Define a rhetorical question.
A question asked which does not need an answer as the answer is obvious.
In which paragraph would the second point be inserted in an argumentative essay?
third
A transitional word used to express an opposing view is
On the other hand
On the contrary
In spite of
However
What are the three hooks which can be included in the introduction of a argumentative essay to catch and keep the reader's attention?
rhetorical question
background information
definition
The Ministry of Education conducted a survey which found that 85% of students in Grade 11 at the Grand Silver School are sexually active.
statistical information
What is the meaning of thesis statement?
This is a sentence which summarizes the main points in an argumentative essay.
Give two points for allowing students to use a cell phone in a classroom.
access to tools and apps which are beneficial to students ... educational apps
access to family in case of emergencies
facilitates more discussion and interest in studies as students spend most of their time on their devices
Give two link words other than firstly, secondly, thirdly which is used on the body of the argument.
Moreover, Futhermore, To begin with, Next, Also, Additionally
This is a sentence which summarizes the main points in an argumentative essay.
thesis statement
Sometimes writers will use the opinion of experts to give further weight to their argument.
expert opinion
Define a counter argument.
An argument put forward which goes against an idea previously stated. For example, if my argument is that dogs are better pets that cats because they protect you with their life but you argue that cats are better pets because they are more self sufficient. The your position on cats is a counter argument to my position on dogs.
Give two counter arguments for the position previously stated on cell phones.
distraction
students may use it to access unsavory information online
cyberbullying
cheating
Give another term for link words or transitional words beginning with the letter "c".
connectives