The Art of Argumentation · Argumentative Writing
The Thesis and Counter-Argument
Developing a nuanced thesis statement that acknowledges complexity through rebuttal.
Key Questions
- 1Why is concession a more powerful rhetorical tool than total denial?
- 2How does a writer balance conviction with the recognition of alternative viewpoints?
- 3What distinguishes a sophisticated thesis from a mere statement of fact?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Essay Writing and Argumentation - JC1
Level: JC 1
Subject: English Language
Unit: The Art of Argumentation
Period: Argumentative Writing
Suggested Methodologies
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