Argumentative Essay

To provide a summary of a research study.

To persuade the reader to accept the writer's point of view.

To tell a personal story.

To inform the reader about a topic.

A conclusion that restates the writer's opinion.

A conclusion that summarizes the opposing viewpoint.

Body paragraphs that provide evidence to support the writer's opinion.

An introduction that introduces the topic and states the writer's opinion.

A persuasive essay only presents one side of an argument, while an argumentative essay presents both sides.

There is no difference between a persuasive essay and an argumentative essay.

A persuasive essay may appeal to the reader's emotions, while an argumentative essay relies on logic and evidence.

A persuasive essay is shorter than an argumentative essay.

An indirect reference to a source within the text of the essay.

A statement that summarizes the main points of the essay.

An argument that supports the writer's viewpoint.

An argument that opposes the writer's viewpoint.

A Wikipedia article that can be edited by anyone.

A peer-reviewed academic journal article.

A personal blog that expresses the writer's opinion.

A tweet from a celebrity.

To summarize the opposing viewpoint.

To introduce the topic and provide background information.

To restates the writer's opinion at the end of the essay.

To support the writer's argument and persuade the reader.

The logical flow of ideas within a text.

The length of the essay.

The use of complex vocabulary and sentence structures.

The font size and typeface used in the essay.

I took out the trash and walked the dog before washing the dishes.

All of the above.

I took out the trash. I walked the dog. I washed the dishes.

I took out the trash, then walked the dog, and finally washed the dishes.

I took out the trash, walked the dog, and washed the dishes.

After I finished my work, I went to the gym to workout and finally went home to cook dinner.

After I finished my work, I went to the gym to workout and then went home to cook dinner.

All of the above.

After I finished my work, I went to the gym to workout. Then, I went home to cook dinner.

After I finished my work, I went to the gym to workout, and then I went home to cook dinner.