The Art of Argumentation · Argumentative Writing

The Thesis and Counter-Argument

Developing a nuanced thesis statement that acknowledges complexity through rebuttal.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is concession a more powerful rhetorical tool than total denial?
  2. 2How does a writer balance conviction with the recognition of alternative viewpoints?
  3. 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

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