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QuizMultiple Choice

Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 1

Question 8 • *CR Expository Reading and Writing S2 [E4260OX]

Which list best describes the organization of an argumentative essay?

Answer
A
thesis, description, supporting details, conclusion
B
thesis, reasons, evidence, counterclaim, conclusion
C
thesis, counterclaims, reasons, conclusion
D
thesis, description, evidence, conclusion

Explanation

An argumentative essay presents a thesis, supports it with reasons and evidence, and often addresses a counterclaim before concluding. Choice B, “thesis, reasons, evidence, counterclaim, conclusion,” includes these key parts. The other choices omit either reasons, evidence, or a counterclaim, or substitute description for argument.

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