Argumentative Essay (Grade 10 NSC Matric English FAL): Flashcards
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Main purpose of argumentative essay
Main purpose of argumentative essay
Take clear position & persuade reader with logical reasoning
Most important sentence in argumentative essay
Most important sentence in argumentative essay
Thesis statement
Word count requirement for argumentative essay
Word count requirement for argumentative essay
250-300 words
Three main parts of essay structure
Three main parts of essay structure
Introduction, body, conclusion
How to handle opposing views in essay
How to handle opposing views in essay
Acknowledge counterarguments, then refute them
Meaning of 'refute' in argumentative writing
Meaning of 'refute' in argumentative writing
Disprove or challenge counterarguments
Typical number of body paragraphs
Typical number of body paragraphs
Three paragraphs
Three elements needed in introduction
Three elements needed in introduction
Topic/position, background info, thesis statement
Types of evidence to support arguments
Types of evidence to support arguments
Facts, examples, statistics, expert opinions
Purpose of transition words in essay
Purpose of transition words in essay
Bridge ideas & help essay flow logically