English W2A - Statements of Affirmation and Negation and Argumentative Essay

Question 1

denial of a particular fact or opinion

Answer 1

negation

Question 2

reinforces a particular fact or opinion

Answer 2

affirmation

Question 3

a form of writing where the author takes a clear position on a topic and supports it with evidence, reasoning, and persuasive techniques

Answer 3

argumentative essay

Question 4

to convince the audience to agree with the author’s opinion or assertion

Answer 4

purpose of an argumentative essay

Question 5

parts of the introduction

Answer 5

hook/lead, background, thesis statement

Question 6

a statement, fact, question, or quote to grab attention

Answer 6

hook/lead

Question 7

gives the context or information about the issue, problem, or topic

Answer 7

background

Question 8

clearly identifies the topic being discussed and includes the point or points discussed in the paper

Answer 8

thesis statement

Question 9

parts of the body

Answer 9

reasons, counterarguments, refutation

Question 10

discusses the sense behind the author’s position

Answer 10

reasons

Question 11

recognizes ideas from those who may oppose the author’s point

Answer 11

counterarguments

Question 12

the part where the author provides a discussion as to why the opposing view is flawed, defective, or questionable

Answer 12

refutation

Question 13

parts of the conclusion

Answer 13

restatement of thesis, summary, call to action

Question 14

may restate the author’s position and reasons to summarize points, or tell the audience what to do next

Answer 14

conclusion