Unit 2 Essay Season

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What do opponents of the ban discussed in 'Three Cheers for the Nanny State' fear?

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They fear more regulations.

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What is the main problem Chief Joseph has with the 'good words' he has heard in 'Words Do Not Pay'?

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They are not backed by deeds.

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What are the four types of essays discussed in this unit?

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Expository, Argumentative, Persuasive, Opinionated.

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How many paragraphs does an argumentative essay typically require?

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6 paragraphs.

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What issue do 'Three Cheers for the Nanny State', 'Ban the Ban', and 'Soda's a Problem But...' concern about?

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The amount of soda we drink.

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What is an expository essay?

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An essay that explains or informs about a topic.

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What is an argumentative essay?

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An essay that presents arguments for and against a particular issue.

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What is a persuasive essay?

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An essay that aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.

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What is an opinionated essay?

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An essay that expresses the author's personal opinions on a subject.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To present the main argument or claim of the essay.