1. What is argumentative essay? 2. What is the goal of an argumentative essay? 3. State the five types of argument claims that can drive your essay. 4. A typical argumentative essay is comprised of how many paragraphs? 5. There are three main ways to structure an argumentative essay:Classical, Rogerian, Toulmin. Explain briefly its differences.
1. An argumentative essay is a type of essay that presents arguments about both sides of an issue. It could be that both sides are presented equally balanced, or it could be that one side is presented more forcefully than the other. It all depends on the writer, and what side he supports the most.
2. The goal of an argumentative essay is to convince your reader that your position is logical, ethical, and, ultimately, right.