Argumentative Essay (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Quizzes
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What is the main goal of an argumentative essay?
What is the main goal of an argumentative essay?
To persuade audience with credible evidence
How does acknowledging counterarguments affect your essay?
How does acknowledging counterarguments affect your essay?
It actually makes your argument stronger
What must the introduction include as a roadmap for the essay?
What must the introduction include as a roadmap for the essay?
A strong thesis statement
What is the purpose of the third body paragraph?
What is the purpose of the third body paragraph?
Address counterarguments & refute them
What type of tone should argumentative essays maintain?
What type of tone should argumentative essays maintain?
Formal and objective
What type of topic should you choose for an argumentative essay?
What type of topic should you choose for an argumentative essay?
A controversial issue allowing debate
What should the first body paragraph present?
What should the first body paragraph present?
Strongest argument with concrete evidence
What is the required word limit for NSC argumentative essays?
What is the required word limit for NSC argumentative essays?
250-300 words
What do many students incorrectly think about counterarguments?
What do many students incorrectly think about counterarguments?
That they weaken the essay
Which of these supports logical reasoning in argumentative essays?
Which of these supports logical reasoning in argumentative essays?
Facts, statistics & expert opinions