Discursive Essay (Grade 10 NSC Matric English FAL): Quizzes
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What is the main goal of a discursive essay?
What is the main goal of a discursive essay?
Present different viewpoints fairly
How does a discursive essay differ from a persuasive essay?
How does a discursive essay differ from a persuasive essay?
It examines both sides before concluding
Which tone must be maintained throughout a discursive essay?
Which tone must be maintained throughout a discursive essay?
Neutral and objective
When should you state your personal opinion in a discursive essay?
When should you state your personal opinion in a discursive essay?
Only in the conclusion
What are the three purposes of the introduction?
What are the three purposes of the introduction?
Introduce issue, explain importance, overview
What should the first body paragraph present?
What should the first body paragraph present?
Arguments supporting one side
What must you avoid introducing in the conclusion?
What must you avoid introducing in the conclusion?
New arguments
What is the required word limit for a discursive essay?
What is the required word limit for a discursive essay?
250-300 words
What must support every claim you make in your essay?
What must support every claim you make in your essay?
Facts, examples, statistics, or reasoning
What should you use during the planning stage?
What should you use during the planning stage?
A mind map or table