GRE essays

Question 1

Analyze an issue essay overview

Answer 1

Use my background, education, events, materials, hypotheticals

Question 2

Analyze an argument overview

Answer 2

Cogency of argument

Question 3

Issue essay breakdown

Answer 3

Intro: 
Catchy opening sentence
Relevant background info
Thesis
Body paragraph I:
Claim major point
Evidence/data/example
Explain how grounds justify claim
Repeat for body paragraph II
Conclusion:
Counter argument
Summarize key points
Concluding statement

Question 4

Argument analysis breakdown

Answer 4

Intro:
“In this argument the author concludes that…”
“The supporting evidence is insufficient and more substantial evidence is needed”
“Line of reasoning is flawed…”
Assumptions
Counter-examples
Evidence: what is missing or needed

Question 5

Useful verbs for argument analysis

Answer 5

Logical fallacy; correlation v causation; skewed data; data collection method; representative sample; premise; undermine; contradict