Average Man 2011B Flashcards

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argumentative essay - write the extent to which

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before you start writing your argumentative essay, you MUST read the prompt carefully to understand the type of essay to write

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understand the prompt

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if the prompt asks you to explain “the extent to which” a statement is true, you can write a defend, challenge, or qualify piece. you can decide how much or how true the statement is

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how to start

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think about your own personal experience. find a line for yourself on the issue considering what you believe. try to think of scenarios where you can see both sides of the issue. for example: how do i feel about security checks in airports? how do i feel about the law that makes me wear a seat belt?

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brainstorm ideas

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throw out ideas until you come up with a point of extent. for example: when do i want to feel safe more than be free? find your own personal line on the issue. the line is different for each person

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develop your position

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as you write, give examples that support your position. include examples from your brainstorm session

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consider the counterargument

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what is the other side of the issue? what objections might someone have to your claims? you should address this concerns in your essay, but not in such a way that it undermines the strength of your position

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how to use counterargument

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however, if you get stuck in your writing, turning to a counterargument is a good place to go. first bring up objections to your position, and then explain why your position is still true

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data

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  • during a terrorist attack, people willingly hide in closets or under furniture
  • many people take part in civil rights marches, though they could be jailed or injured for doing it
  • the government collects and evaluates emails and phone records to track and stop terrorists
  • ## most people war restraining seat belts when they ride in a car; seat belts have saved many lives
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CHALLENGE Mencken’s observations

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  • transcendentalists sacrifice safety by living in the woods because they value freedom
  • if i were being held captive in a shed, i would value my freedom over safety
  • i’m a member of the ACLU, and i never agree to sacrifice freedom or bend the constitution
  • in the novel “1984” people wish to be free because living without freedom is not a life
  • people always protest if their freedoms are impugned, which indicates everyone wants freedom
  • people want to be free and are willing to sacrifice their need for safety in order to maintain it
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DEFEND Mencken’s observations

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  • people want to be safe and would be willing to sacrifice small freedoms in order to maintain it
  • the average person will run away from anything that puts his/her life at risk
  • on Sept 11, 2001, Americans were ready to sacrifice all freedoms for safety
  • if bombs were being dropped on my city, i wouldn’t care about freedom, just my safety
  • in history people sought freedom, but it has come at great cost, and safety is valued more now
  • freedom is defined in the constitution, and we constantly challenge and refine this definition
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QUALIFY Mencken’s observations

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  • while people do wish to be safe, if their freedom is removed, they will fight to get it back
  • surveillance cameras at the store take away some freedom, but the safety they provide is worth it
  • safety is valuable to most people, but if their freedom is being harmed, safety is secondary
  • most people wish to be safe, but some outliers in society crave pure freedom
  • in some situations you can sacrifice your freedom for safety, like at the airport, but not always
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