Chpt 17: Writting & Assessing Agurmentative Essays

Question 1

Argumentative essay

Answer 1

an extended argument;

a written attempt to present a coherent discussion of a subject with a view to defending a specific thesis

Question 2

Thesis

Answer 2

the main conclusion of an argumentative essay

Question 3

3 elements of an essay

Answer 3

content, structure, and style

Question 4

3 component’s of an essay’s structure

Answer 4

intro, body, conclusion

Question 5

macrostructure

Answer 5

the logical structure of the main point of the essay

Question 6

microstructure

Answer 6

the structure/detail of the essay’s sub-arguments

Question 7

4 fx of an argumentative essay introduction

Answer 7

1. announce the subject matter,
2. establish a context for the discussion
3. relate the essay to the views of others
4. indicate what the essay hopes to contribute to the discussion

Question 8

2 fx of an argumentative essay body

Answer 8

1. present reasons and arguments to support the thesis.

2. attempt to rebut objections

Question 9

2 fx of argumentative essay conclusions

Answer 9

1. summarize the argument

2. remind the reader of what we think our essay has (and has not) accomplished.

Question 10

3 phases for assessing an argumentative essay

Answer 10

1. assess the main argument
2. assess the sub-arguments
3. assess the essay as a whole.