Discursive Writing_ESL

What is the purpose of discursive writing?

• To persuade the reader to agree with the author's opinion.

• To present and discuss different perspectives on a particular topic.

• To entertain the reader with compelling stories.

• To inform the reader about a specific event or topic.

Why is it important to choose an interesting and thought-provoking topic for a discursive essay?

• It makes the essay easier to write.

• It ensures that the essay will be entertaining to read.

• It allows for different viewpoints and arguments.

• It guarantees a high grade on the essay.

What is the first step in writing an effective discursive essay?

• Creating an outline.

• Conducting thorough research.

• Writing the introduction.

• Choosing a topic.

How can thorough research benefit the writing of a discursive essay?

• Thorough research can provide a writer with a deeper understanding of the topic, help in gathering evidence and supporting arguments, and enhance the overall credibility of the essay.
• Thorough research can make the writer appear less knowledgeable about the topic.
• Thorough research can lead to a lack of originality in the essay.
• Thorough research can make the essay longer and more tedious to read.

What should be included in the introduction of a discursive essay?

• Personal anecdotes and stories
• A list of unrelated facts
• A conclusion instead of an introduction
• A clear thesis statement, background information, and an outline of the main points to be discussed

What should the body paragraphs of a discursive essay focus on?

• Listing personal opinions without evidence
• Presenting different viewpoints or arguments related to the topic
• Including irrelevant information
• Focusing only on one viewpoint

How should counterarguments be addressed in a discursive essay?

• Ignore them and focus only on supporting arguments
• Agree with the counterarguments without providing evidence
• Dismiss the counterarguments without addressing them
• Acknowledge and refute with evidence and reasoning

What should be included in the conclusion of a discursive essay?

• Leave the thesis statement unaddressed
• End abruptly without a closing thought
• Introduce new points and arguments
• Summarize the main points and arguments, restate the thesis statement, and provide a closing thought or call to action.

Why is discursive writing considered a form of academic writing?

• It does not involve presenting different perspectives
• It is unstructured and lacks logical flow
• It is based on personal opinions and experiences
• It involves presenting and analyzing different perspectives on a topic in a structured and logical manner.

How does discursive writing encourage critical thinking?

• Discursive writing discourages critical thinking by providing a narrow focus on a single viewpoint
• Discursive writing does not require the reader to analyze or evaluate different viewpoints
• Discursive writing presents multiple perspectives and arguments, requiring the reader to analyze and evaluate different viewpoints.
• Discursive writing only presents one perspective and argument, limiting critical thinking