Argumentative Essay (Grade 10 NSC Matric English FAL): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of an argumentative essay?
What is the main purpose of an argumentative essay?
To persuade reader with logical reasoning
Which tone should be used throughout an argumentative essay?
Which tone should be used throughout an argumentative essay?
Formal and persuasive
What makes a thesis statement effective?
What makes a thesis statement effective?
Clear, specific, and debatable
What must an introduction include besides the thesis statement?
What must an introduction include besides the thesis statement?
Topic, position & background info
How many body paragraphs does a typical argumentative essay have?
How many body paragraphs does a typical argumentative essay have?
Three
What should the third body paragraph do?
What should the third body paragraph do?
Address & refute counterarguments
What should a conclusion NOT do?
What should a conclusion NOT do?
Introduce completely new arguments
What is the required word limit for an argumentative essay?
What is the required word limit for an argumentative essay?
250-300 words
Why should transition words be used in argumentative essays?
Why should transition words be used in argumentative essays?
To connect ideas smoothly
What type of topic is best for an argumentative essay?
What type of topic is best for an argumentative essay?
A controversial issue with two sides