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You have been asked to present a case for or against an issue. In this context, what is meant by 'argument'? |
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A loud disagreement |
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A well-supported point of view which takes other, opposing points of view into account |
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A heated disagreement |
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A well-supported case for a particular point of view |
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You have been given an essay topic on the theme of fate in Macbeth. In this context, what is meant by 'argument'? |
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A loud disagreement |
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A well-supported point of view which takes other, opposing points of view into account |
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A heated disagreement |
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A well-supported case for a particular point of view |
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In an essay, a statement of your point of view is called your... |
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introductory paragraph |
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thesis |
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persuasion |
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consideration |
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'How does J.B. Priestley present the relationship of power and powerlessness through the character of Mr. Birling?' - Which key words should be included in an argument written in response to this question? |
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How, Mr. Birling, through, themes |
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Relationship, power, Mr. Birling |
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Power, powerlessness |
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Relationship, power, powerlessness, presented, character, Mr. Birling |
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Some essay questions are given in the form of statements. Which of the following questions has the same meaning as this statement: 'Discuss Steinbeck's presentation of loneliness in Of Mice and Men.' |
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How does Steinbeck present the theme of loneliness in Of Mice and Men? |
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Who is lonely in Of Mice and Men? |
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Does Steinbeck present the theme of loneliness in Of Mice and Men? |
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All of the above |
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When structuring your argument, how should you NOT order your paragraphs? |
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Chronologically |
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Randomly |
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In order of importance |
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Logically |
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Some essays ask you to compare two texts, such as two poems. How should you organize your points in such an essay? |
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Analyze the first poem before bringing in the other poem to compare and contrast |
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Devote each paragraph to a topic (theme, language, mood, etc.) and write about both poems in each |
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Either of the answers above |
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Neither of the answers above |
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What does it mean to 'develop' your argument? |
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Each paragraph should slightly contradict the paragraph it follows |
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Each paragraph should contribute to and strengthen your argument |
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You should only place your argument in the final paragraph |
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You shouldn't plan ahead, but develop your argument as you go along |
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Sometimes it can seem as if an essay's points are hardly related. In order to ensure your argument flows and is logical, each paragraph should include... |
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arrows and annotations |
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numbered points |
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phrases such as, 'Now I'm going to talk about...' and 'Now I'm going to make this point' |
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transitions |
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Which of the following is an effective way to structure an essay written to argue the case for or against an issue? |
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Present your case first, then present the opposing case and refute it |
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Present the opposing case first, then present your much stronger and more reasonable case |
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Either of the above |
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Neither of the above |
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