Argumentative Essays and Misc.
What are two ways of organizing an argumentative essay?
block and point by point
____________ the right to vote was an important milestone for women.
Obtaining
It is probably that women felt ___________ for many years before they began to act.
aggrieved
What are the word forms of "humble"? Write sentences with two of the forms.
humble (adj); humbling (adj.); humility (n.); humbly (adv.), humbled (adj.)
Women wages historic struggles in the 1920s.
Paraphrase
a. In the 1920s, women carried out important struggles.
b. As a result of their struggles in the 1920s, women earned more money.
a. In the 1920s, women carried out important struggles.
Clearly state the writer's opinion
___________ writers such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton were essential to the women's movement.
Today, in many jobs, women continue to receive less _______________ than men for doing the same job.
remuneration
What are the word forms of exclude? Write sentences with two of the forms.
exclusion (n); exclude (v); excluded/excluding (adj); and with a slightly different meaning, exclusive (adj) and exclusively (adv)
No one knows when the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment might occur.
Best paraphrase:
a. No one is certain when the ERA will be approved.
b. The ERA has not been approved.
a. No one is certain when the ERA will be approved.
What does "rebut" mean?
To point out what is wrong with the other side's arguments.
Today, women hold many positions of _____________.
distinction
It is unjust to ____________ women from positions of power and authority.
exclude
Which of these are common collocations?
wage war
wage a campaign
wage conflict
wage war
wage a campaign
Many countries have stepped up their efforts to support equality.
Paraphrase:
a. Many countries are discussing equality.
b. A lot of countries have increased their efforts to support equality.
b. A lot of countries have increased their efforts to support equality.
What are three types of support you can use in an argumentative essay?
Quotes, examples, statistics
There is nothing worse than living in ____________ conditions.
abject
The Declaration of Sentiments offers a _____________ explanation of the reasons why women should have equal rights.
thorough
For a long time, women were ____________ basic rights.
deprived of
Standing vigil sends a powerful message.
Paraphrase:
a. Silent protest is an effective way to communicate a message.
b. Patience is helpful in achieving difficult goals.
a. Silent protest is an effective way to communicate a message.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton argues that men's power was obtained ______________.
fraudulently
The ___________ of marriage is one of society's most important institutions.
covenant
Feminists play an important role in society.
Best paraphrase:
a. Women are important to society.
b. People who support women's rights are important to society.
b. People who support women's rights are important to society.
If Elizabeth Cady Stanton hadn't felt _______________ to write The Declaration of Sentiments, the world might be a very different place.
compelled
It is not easy to secure justice.
Paraphrase:
a. Obtaining justice is not easy.
b. Justice is an important objective.
a. Obtaining justice is not easy.