Question

When writing argument, the writer should avoid stating his/her position in the opening paragraph in order to avoid angering the reader.

True

False

In academic argument, the writer must defend a point of view on an issue that

		concerns social justice
		does not have a clear right or wrong answer
		has a specifically correct answer
		allows for strong emotional appeal

An argument is distinguished from a report or descriptive essay in that

		the emotional level of the writing is heightened
		the writer must inform the reader of the correct answer
		the language used is more academic
		it must take a stance Since the audience for an argumentative essay includes the reader who opposes the position defended, the writer must take into consideration the audience's age, education, values, gender, culture, and ethnicity. True False A good argument must acknowledge and explain the counter-argument(s) in an argumentative essay. True False

Answer 1

Question= When writing an argument, the writer should avoid stating his/her position in the opening paragraph in order to avoid angering the reader

Answer= False

Reason- The opening paragraph can have a clear standing point so as to indicate the opinion of the writer to the readers

Question= An argument is distinguished from a report or descriptive essay in that

Answer=it must take a stance

Reason= In place of taking care of the pros and cons of either side, an argument must have a clear stance

Question=Since the audience for an argumentative essay includes the reader who opposes the position defended, the writer must take into consideration the audience's age, education, values, gender, culture, and ethnicity.

Answer= True

Reason= By having a better understanding of the demographic of the reader, a better standpoint can be presented by the writer

Question= In an academic argument, the writer must defend a point of view on an issue that

Answer- does not have a clear right or wrong answer

Reason= an academic argument tries to provide the opinion of both sides and thus doe snot have a clear right or worng

Question= A good argument must acknowledge and explain the counter-argument(s) in an argumentative essay

Answer= True

Reason= A good argument is one that has a clear stance and also recognizes the good counter-arguments presented by others