Formal Writing Style and Argumentative Essays

This video tutorial teaches how to revise essays for formal style and objective tone. It covers the importance of word choice, audience awareness, and avoiding informal language. The lesson includes steps for revising essays, such as identifying inappropriate word choices and rewriting them. An example paragraph is revised to demonstrate these concepts. The tutorial concludes with a review of the essay writing process and emphasizes the importance of formal language in academic writing.

What is the primary focus of revising an essay for formal style?

• To use informal language

• To ensure the essay is entertaining

• To make the essay longer

• To use objective and unbiased language

Which step is NOT part of the five-step process for creating a high-quality argumentative essay?

• Generate and plan

• Close reading and analysis

• Assignment stage

• Creative writing

What is the final step in the five-step essay process?

• Draft and revise

• Edit and publish

• Close reading and analysis

• Generate and plan

What is a key characteristic of formal writing style?

• Frequent use of contractions

• Complex sentences and third-person perspective

• Short and simple sentences

• Use of first-person pronouns

What is the purpose of using an objective tone in an argumentative essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To appear as a fair judge

• To present a biased viewpoint

• To entertain the reader

Which of the following is NOT a feature of formal style?

• Use of full words

• Objective tone

• Use of contractions

• Complex sentence structure

What should be avoided in formal writing according to the lesson?

• Abbreviations and contractions

• Objective tone

• Longer sentences

• Third-person perspective

What should you do first when revising your essay for formal style?

• Rewrite the entire essay

• Use more abbreviations

• Remind yourself of your audience

• Add more personal opinions

In the example paragraph, which word was replaced to improve formality?

• Speaker

• Good

• Love

• Traditional

What is the benefit of revising an essay for formal style and objective tone?

• It ensures the essay is longer

• It enhances the credibility of the argument

• It allows for more personal opinions

• It makes the essay more entertaining