All About the Discursive Essay

What is the main objective of a discursive essay?

• To express personal opinions

• To present both sides of an argument

• To provide examples and evidence

• To use creative language

What should be included in the body paragraphs of a discursive essay?

• Personal opinions

• Examples, evidence, and an interim conclusion

• Creative language

• Introduction of the topic

Which tense should be used when writing a discursive essay?

• Past tense

• Present tense

• Future tense

• Conditional tense

Which two sets of language devices should be used in a discursive essay?

• Metaphors and similes

• Rhymes and onomatopoeia

• Hyperbole and personification

• Alliteration and repetition

Where should the writer express their personal point of view in a discursive essay?

• In the introduction

• In the body paragraphs

• In the conclusion

• Throughout the essay

What is the purpose of the introduction in a discursive essay?

• To present the writer's point of view

• To provide examples and evidence

• To introduce the topic

• To summarize the arguments

Which two choices should be included in the conclusion of a discursive essay?

• Personal experiences

• Summary of examples and evidence

• Creative language

• Final conclusion of the writer

What is the purpose of a discursive essay?

• To argue for your claim, including interim counterclaims. It's all about one side and not the other.

• To introduce the reader to a particular topic about which the reader knows little.

• To show how well you communicate ideas to the reader so you can win a Golden Ticket.

• To guide the reader through the evidence and analysis to reach a final conclusion based on the evidence presented.

Which of the following is not allowed in Room 702?

• Feeling safe

• Having fun

• Growing your brain

• Feeling that you do not matter

If you hand your work in on paper or online just one day late, what is the penalty in Room 702?

• We all deserve that extra day, so none!

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