What is the 'hourglass' structure?

Start with one side (con) then add the other side (pro)

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Argumentative Writing Essentials

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1
Which structure uses a „con-pro-con-pro“-order ?
Linear
Ping-Pong
Hourglass
Circular
2
What is the purpose of linking words?
To start your blog entry
to connect arguments
to end the blog entry
To confuse readers
3
How to start an interesting essay?
With a fact
With a joke
With a quote
With a question
4
What should the introduction include?
your most important argument
Detailed arguments
A summary
Background context
5
What is the 'thesis' in an essay?
Opposing view
Main position
Random thought
Unrelated topic
6
How should arguments be presented?
In bullet points
In one paragraph
In a list
In separate paragraphs
7
What is the 'hourglass' structure?
Start with one side (con) then add the other side (pro)
Start with thesis
Only pros
No structure
8
True or false: Arguments should be in random order
True
False
9
What parts does an argument need?
introduction - main body - conclusion
point - explanation - examples
question - main body - conclusion
introduction - explanation - examples
10
What should you do first when preparing?
Brainstorm ideas
Start conclusion
Write immediately
Ignore task
11
Which part summarizes main arguments?
Conclusion
Introduction
Title
Main body
12
What should you do in the conclusion?
Summarize arguments
Repeat arguments
Ignore arguments
Start new topic
13
What is a striking statement?
Random thought
Unrelated topic
Boring fact
Interesting statement
14
What is the purpose of the main body?
To present arguments
To introduce topic
To confuse reader
To conclude essay
15
What is the first line of argument?
No argument
Strongest argument
Weakest argument
Random argument
16
What should you do with further material?
Forget it
Ignore it
Hide it
Refer to it
17
Why add personal feelings in conclusion?
To end abruptly
To confuse reader
To add depth
To start argument
18
Why use counter-arguments?
To refute them
To ignore them
To agree with them
To confuse reader
19
Why is brainstorming important?
To avoid writing
To generate ideas
To waste time
To confuse yourself

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Argumentative Writing Essentials

19 termsStudBud Administration16 plays

Master the art of essay writing with this quiz that covers key concepts, structures, and techniques.

Flashcards19 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 19

Answers

1
Which structure uses a „con-pro-con-pro“-order ?
Linear
Ping-Pong
Hourglass
Circular
2
What is the purpose of linking words?
To start your blog entry
to connect arguments
to end the blog entry
To confuse readers
3
How to start an interesting essay?
With a fact
With a joke
With a quote
With a question
4
What should the introduction include?
your most important argument
Detailed arguments
A summary
Background context
5
What is the 'thesis' in an essay?
Opposing view
Main position
Random thought
Unrelated topic
6
How should arguments be presented?
In bullet points
In one paragraph
In a list
In separate paragraphs
7
What is the 'hourglass' structure?
Start with one side (con) then add the other side (pro)
Start with thesis
Only pros
No structure
8
True or false: Arguments should be in random order
True
False
9
What parts does an argument need?
introduction - main body - conclusion
point - explanation - examples
question - main body - conclusion
introduction - explanation - examples
10
What should you do first when preparing?
Brainstorm ideas
Start conclusion
Write immediately
Ignore task
11
Which part summarizes main arguments?
Conclusion
Introduction
Title
Main body
12
What should you do in the conclusion?
Summarize arguments
Repeat arguments
Ignore arguments
Start new topic
13
What is a striking statement?
Random thought
Unrelated topic
Boring fact
Interesting statement
14
What is the purpose of the main body?
To present arguments
To introduce topic
To confuse reader
To conclude essay
15
What is the first line of argument?
No argument
Strongest argument
Weakest argument
Random argument
16
What should you do with further material?
Forget it
Ignore it
Hide it
Refer to it
17
Why add personal feelings in conclusion?
To end abruptly
To confuse reader
To add depth
To start argument
18
Why use counter-arguments?
To refute them
To ignore them
To agree with them
To confuse reader
19
Why is brainstorming important?
To avoid writing
To generate ideas
To waste time
To confuse yourself