5.4.2 - Structuring a Coherent Argument
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
💡 Hint: Think of the thesis as the essay's roadmap.
Define a counterargument.
💡 Hint: Counterarguments often highlight alternative perspectives.
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What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?
💡 Hint: Think about what the thesis does for the reader.
True or False: Using a formal tone is unnecessary in academic writing.
💡 Hint: Consider how academic papers differ from casual writing.
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Craft an argumentative thesis statement for a book of your choice and outline how three paragraphs will support or challenge that statement.
💡 Hint: Think of aspects of the book that you want to explore in-depth.
Identify a counterargument for the thesis 'Social media has a mostly negative impact on society,' and write a response to it.
💡 Hint: Consider both sides of the argument and think critically about the broader implications.
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