To provide facts and details that support the main argument of the essay.

To entertain the reader with interesting stories and anecdotes.

To persuade the reader to adopt a particular point of view.

To provide a comprehensive overview of a topic.

A personal anecdote that illustrates a point.

A quote from a famous person that supports the main argument.

A statistic that shows the prevalence of a particular issue.

A detailed description of a setting or event.

By providing concrete examples that illustrate the main points.

By using emotional appeals to sway the reader.

By employing logical fallacies to manipulate the reader.

By relying on personal opinions and anecdotes.

Facts are verifiable statements that can be proven, while opinions are subjective statements that cannot be proven.

Facts are statements that are supported by evidence, while opinions are statements that are not supported by evidence.

Facts are statements that are agreed upon by everyone, while opinions are statements that are not agreed upon by everyone.

Facts are statements that are based on personal experience, while opinions are statements that are based on research.

The death penalty is a cruel and unusual punishment.

The United States should adopt a single-payer healthcare system.

Climate change is a hoax perpetrated by the Chinese government.

The best way to learn a new language is to immerse yourself in the culture.

Consider the author's expertise and reputation in the field.

Check the source for bias or a clear agenda.

Evaluate the currency and relevance of the information.

All of the above.

Introduce the evidence with a clear topic sentence that explains its relevance to the main argument.

Provide a detailed explanation of the evidence and its significance.

Use signal words and phrases to connect the evidence to the main argument.

All of the above.

For example,

In addition,

Furthermore,

As a result,

To acknowledge and address opposing viewpoints.

To strengthen the main argument by refuting opposing viewpoints.

To provide additional supporting evidence for the main argument.

To introduce a new topic or idea that is unrelated to the main argument.

Provide evidence that directly contradicts the counterargument.

Acknowledge the validity of the counterargument and then provide a stronger argument in support of your own position.

Ignore the counterargument and focus solely on supporting your own position.

Attack the character or credibility of the person who提出了counterargument.

Ad hominem

Straw man

Post hoc ergo propter hoc

All of the above

Be aware of common logical fallacies and their characteristics.

Carefully evaluate the evidence you use to support your argument.

Be open to considering alternative perspectives and viewpoints.

All of the above.

Summarize the main points and restate the thesis statement.

Introduce a new topic or idea that is unrelated to the main argument.

Thank the reader for their time and attention.

All of the above.

By providing concrete examples that illustrate the main points.

By using emotional appeals to sway the reader.

By employing logical fallacies to manipulate the reader.

By relying on personal opinions and anecdotes.

A scholarly journal article written by an expert in the field.

A news article written by a journalist with a known political agenda.

A blog post written by a layperson with no expertise in the topic.

All of the above.