Discursive Essay (Grade 10 NSC Matric English FAL): Flashcards
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Discursive essay definition
Discursive essay definition
Explores multiple perspectives fairly on a topic
Balanced discussion requirement
Balanced discussion requirement
Equal attention to different viewpoints
Tone required in discursive essay
Tone required in discursive essay
Neutral, objective, avoiding emotional language
Evidence requirement for claims
Evidence requirement for claims
Facts, examples, statistics, or logical reasoning
Impartial approach meaning
Impartial approach meaning
Stay neutral; opinion only at end in conclusion
Three parts of structure
Three parts of structure
Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion
Introduction's three purposes
Introduction's three purposes
Introduce topic, explain importance, overview perspectives
Minimum body paragraphs needed
Minimum body paragraphs needed
At least 2-3 well-developed paragraphs
What conclusion must include
What conclusion must include
Summarise key points & state your own viewpoint
Word limit requirement
Word limit requirement
250-300 words