Prompts and Subjectivity

If I am being asked to pick one side over another side, the essay is most likely...

• Informational

• Argumentative

• Discursive

If I am not given any choices, but instead told only to explain something, the essay type is...

• Informational

• Argumentative

• Discursive

If I'm given a choice, but it seems like I can stay in the middle or answer with "kinda," this essay type is...

• Informational

• Argumentative

• Discursive

In this essay type, I could probably answer the prompt with a "yes" or a "no."

• Informational

• Argumentative

• Discursive

In this essay type, I do not give any of my own opinions. It is meant to be very objective.

• Informational

• Argumentative

• Discursive

In this essay type, I do not reveal what side I'm on until the conclusion. I can also remain neutral if I choose.

• Informational

• Argumentative

• Discursive

Command words like teach, explain, inform, explore, and illustrate all belong to the _______ essay type.

• Informational

• Argumentative

• Discursive

Command words like to what extent, consider, evaluate, assess, or how much are examples of this essay type.

• Informational

• Argumentative

• Discursive

Command words like choose a side, take a stand, persuade, and should are examples of this essay type.

• Informational

• Argumentative

• Informational

"To what extent should Americans under 35 be responsible for paying off their student loans in the modern day." All of the following are qualifiers EXCEPT...

• Americans under 35

• responsible

• student loans

• modern day