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Writing an essay about telling someone to get a pet is an example of what kind of essay?
Persuasive
In an argumentative essay, what is your main idea called?
Main claim
Name the 2 types of evidence citations used in an essay
In-text and parenthetical citations.
What is the first sentence in an introduction paragraph?
The hook.
What are the three different paragraphs in an essay?
Introduction, body, and conclusion
What is the purpose of a research paper?
provides analysis, interpretation, and argument based on in-depth independent research.
In an argumentative essay how can you support your claim?
By using evidence
What is the purpose of an expository essay?
to explain, clarify, or inform the reader about a specific topic in a clear and objective manner, focusing on factual information and analysis rather than persuasion
If my essay's reference page is titled "Works Cited" what type of format is my essay?
MLA Format
What phrase should be avoided when starting your conclusion?
"In conclusion"
True or false:
A rhetorical evaluation paper should be biased.
False
What is a counterclaim?
A claim that argues the point opposite of your own.
When assigned an essay what should you do first?
Check the rubric and guidelines of the essay to see what should be included.
If my reference page is titled "References" I am writing in what essay format?
APA Format
What is the purpose of an analytical essay?
To delve deeply into a topic, breaking it down into smaller parts, analyzing its components, and then presenting a clear, well-supported argument or interpretation of the subject matter
True or false:
Only research and argumentative essays should include evidence to support the claim.
False
Where do you state your position in an argumentative essay?
In the thesis statement.
What kind of essay would you write to explain the process of photosynthesis?
Expository essay
What comes after the evidence?
The explanation/elaboration to the evidnce.
Name 3 different types of essays besides persuasive and analytical.
Research, expository, argumentative, and rhetorical evaluation.
What were the 6 different types of essays that were mentioned in the workshop?
Argumentative, Research, Analytical, Persuasive, Rhetorical Evaluation, and Expository.
What would the counterclaim be if this was your claim?
Dogs should be allowed to become pilots of commercial airlines.
Dogs should not be allowed to become pilots of commercial airlines.
What is the purpose of a rhetorical evaluation essay?
To analyze how effectively an author or speaker uses rhetorical strategies (like ethos, pathos, and logos) to achieve their purpose and persuade their audience, rather than taking a position on the argument itself.
Where do you get the topics of the body paragraphs from?
Thesis statement
What's the difference between an argumentative essay and a persuasive essay?
While similar, argumentative essays focus on logic and evidence, while persuasive essays use emotional appeals.