Discursive Essay (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of a discursive essay?
What is the main purpose of a discursive essay?
Share thoughts objectively on a topic
When should you give your personal opinion in a discursive essay?
When should you give your personal opinion in a discursive essay?
Only in the conclusion
Why should you jot down a plan before writing your discursive essay?
Why should you jot down a plan before writing your discursive essay?
To maintain clear focus & enhance marks
How does a discursive essay differ from an article?
How does a discursive essay differ from an article?
Essays have no opinion until conclusion
Which can be used as an engaging opening for a discursive essay introduction?
Which can be used as an engaging opening for a discursive essay introduction?
A recent news story
What structure pattern should the body of a discursive essay follow?
What structure pattern should the body of a discursive essay follow?
Pro, Con, Pro, Con, Pro, Con
Why should you avoid personal pronouns in a discursive essay?
Why should you avoid personal pronouns in a discursive essay?
To maintain objectivity
How should each point in the body be supported?
How should each point in the body be supported?
With evidence and examples
What should the conclusion of a discursive essay include?
What should the conclusion of a discursive essay include?
Summary of points & your opinion
Why should contractions be avoided in discursive essays?
Why should contractions be avoided in discursive essays?
To maintain a formal writing style
What approach must you maintain throughout a discursive essay?
What approach must you maintain throughout a discursive essay?
Impartial, presenting both sides evenly
What tense should be used to maintain objective language in a discursive essay?
What tense should be used to maintain objective language in a discursive essay?
Present tense