Writing Workshop: Creating an Argumentative Essay

Question 1

When authors revise the voice in a draft, they focus on

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sentence structure and word choice.

Question 2

Before writing an argumentative essay, authors should organize their ideas by creating

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an outline.

Question 3

In an argumentative essay, what tone should the author use?

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a formal, academic tone

Question 4

Which best describes the thesis statement of an argumentative essay?

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a sentence establishing the position on the topic

Question 5

When revising an argumentative essay, authors must ensure that they have

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supported arguments with evidence.

Question 6

When writing an argumentative essay, what is the most important reason authors conduct research?

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to find evidence to support their arguments

Question 7

Look at the scenario.In his essay about the atomic bombing of Japan during World War II, a student has used statistics he found in an article in the online archives of the Irish Times. The article is from May 5, 1997, and is called “Cancer Finding in Hiroshima.” There is no author given. How should the student cite this source using MLA citation format?

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(“Cancer Finding”)

Question 8

Read a partial outline for an argumentative essay.1. Introduction: Truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb against JapanA. Claim: Truman’s choice to use the atomic bomb against Japan was the right one because it brought the war to an end, saved lives, and established a lasting peace.[...]4. Body paragraph: Using the bomb established a lasting peace.A. Evidence: There has been no global war since WWII and no further use of nuclear weapons.B: Counterargument: There have been many other wars since 1945, and other countries have developed nuclear weapons.C: Conclusion: Which of these sentences provides a strong conclusion for the fourth paragraph?

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Although there have been other wars since 1945, none have been as big as WWII or ended with as much devastation.

Question 9

Read a paragraph from an essay supporting Truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan during World War II.[1] Many people have argued that nothing could justify the president’s use of the atomic bomb because it killed so many innocent civilians. [2] Truman himself refused to drop a third atomic bomb on Japan because he was horrified by the death and devastation the bomb had caused. [3] However, he never regretted his decision to use the bomb in the first place. [4] Using the bomb brought an immediate end to a war that might have gone on for months or even years longer.Which sentence states a counterclaim?

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sentence 1

Question 10

Which sentence would be the best thesis statement for an argumentative essay supporting American use of the atomic bomb?

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Harry Truman’s difficult decision to use atomic bombs against Japan ended the war, saved lives, and secured a lasting peace.

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