GMAT: AWA Essay

Question 1

Brainstorming acronym

Answer 1

Counterargument, Assumptions, Strengthen, Terms

Question 2

Synonyms for article

Answer 2

CARECritique, Account/Analysis, Review/Report, Essay Statement/SynopsisCPR DETRACTS:Critique, Passage, ReportDiscourse, Essay, Treatise, Review, Account, Composition, Thesis, Synopsis

Question 3

Synonyms for argument

Answer 3

CARECommentary, Analysis, Reasoning/Rationale, Explanation/Evaluation/ExaminationCCAARREE ACE:Commentary, Critique, Analysis, Assessment, Rationale, Reasoning, Explanation, Evidence Appraisal, Criticism, Evaluation

Question 4

Timeline/Time mgmt

Answer 4

RBOWL: R 30, B 28, O 26, W 24, L 4RBOWL: Read (2 min), Brainstorm (2 min), Outline (2 min), Write (20 min), Last efforts (4 min)

Question 5

Brainstorming acronym: Common Errors

Answer 5

ALUE:Alt. causesLanguage (faulty)Unforeseen consequencesEvidence (faulty)

Question 6

Synonyms for author

Answer 6

CAPSCreator, Agent, Proponent, SupporterSCOPESupporter, Creator, Originator, Proponent, EssayistAdvocateSWAB A SCOPE:Supporter, Writer, Agent, Backer AdvocateSpokesman, Creator, Originator, Proponent, Essayist

Question 7

Thesis: PRI

Answer 7

That being said, the efficacy of the argument is diminished by the fact that the statement itself possesses some assumptions and logical fallacies that undermine the veracity and strength of the claim.

Question 8

Whit’s Guidelines for Format

Answer 8

INTRO: 3 sentences: describe the arg, compliment author, thesisBODY 1: C, A, or T: top 2 issuesBODY 2: C, A, or T: top 2 issuesCONCLUSION: 3-4 sentences: compliment author, 2 sentences on S (strength), close