english q10.3

• Genre of essay that requires student to:

• Investigate a topic

• Evaluate evidence about the topic

• Explain the topic

• _________ are the mortar that holds the foundation of the essay together.

• Utilizes logic and reason to show that one idea is more legitimate than another idea.

• Attempts to persuade a reader to adopt a certain point of view or to take particular action.

• (structure)

• interesting first sentence

• (structure)

• give context to your argument; familiarize the reader with the context.

• (structure)

• clear, concise statement of your main argument; overall idea.

• (structure)

• reflects the main idea of the paragraph; links back to support the thesis.

• (structure)

• show how your evidence supports your argument ; build your argument.

• Excellent persuasion technique

• Targets the sensitivity of audience