Psychology of an Argument
Fact or Opinion?
Subjects for Essays
Thesis or Opinion?
Five-Step Process
100
We use more than two _____ because any less would create the impression that you don't have much support for your argument.
What are pros.
100
"Cheating is the actual or attempted practice of fraudulent or deceptive acts."
What is a fact.
100
Which of these would make the best subject for an essay? a. The History of Pop Music. b. Mainstream pop music has always been propelled by ideas taken from the avant-garde. c. Rock music is based upon the blues.
What is b. Mainstream pop music has always been propelled by ideas taken from the avant-garde.
100
Rainy days are the worst.
What is an opinion?
100
We do __________ when we write down everything we know about a subject.
What is take inventory.
200
Using a ______ in your essay will signal to the reader that you have given thought to opposing arguments.
What is a con?
200
Fashion changes.
What is a fact.
200
Which topic would make for the best essay? a. Adolescents have a different sleep cycle than adults. b. High school schedules do not take into account the adolescent sleep cycle. c. High school schedules should be changed to accommodate the adolescent sleep cycle.
What is c.
200
Hosting the Superbowl will benefit San Francisco.
What is a thesis?
200
When we _________, we help to bring forth two positions on a topic and choose one.
What is ask yes or no questions.
300
It is the purpose of an argument.
What is to persuade?
300
Fashion changes drastically all the time.
What is an opinion.
300
What would be the best topic for an essay a. Most students can't read. b. Why should students study literature? c. Literature in relation to history.
What is b.
300
Michael Jordan is the best basketball player of all time.
What is a thesis?
300
When we _________, we look at the inventory we've taken on a topic and see what we want to know more about.
What is ask questions.
400
This is placed at the end of your essay to make sure it stays in your reader's mind.
What is the strongest pro.
400
You don't ever need to take a class to learn to write well.
What is an opinion.
400
Which topic would make for the best essay? a. Equipment you should take with you hunting. b. The technique of hunting. c. Hunting has no positive function in today's society.
What is c.
400
Michael Jordan's shoes are cool.
What is an opinion?
500
Whenever you form an argument, you should always keep in mind ________ you are speaking to.
What is the audience?
500
Writing is hard for me.
What is a fact.
500
Which would make the best topic question for an essay? a. The history of psychology. b. A comparison of Behavioral and Psychoanalytic theories. c. The advantages of psychoanalysis over other types of theories.
What is c.
500
Sports are a waste of time.
What is an opinion?
500
True or False- the five-steps to finding a thesis are a linear, non-cyclical process.
What is false.
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