AWA AWA Issue Task Writing 3

Question 1

What should the body paragraphs of an Issue essay primarily accomplish?

Accepted Answer

Develop and support distinct aspects of the thesis with evidence and reasoning

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Restate the thesis in different words without adding new information

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Introduce new topics unrelated to the thesis to show range

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Summarize the views of other writers on the topic

Question 2

When the Issue Task prompt asks you to 'discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree,' you should:

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Present a spectrum position, specifying the degree and conditions of your agreement or disagreement

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Agree completely, since partial agreement is penalized

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Disagree completely to stand out among test-takers

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Avoid taking any position and instead present historical facts

Question 3

Which approach best demonstrates critical thinking in an AWA Issue essay?

Accepted Answer

Analyzing the reasons behind your position and considering their broader implications

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Presenting only evidence that supports your side with no acknowledgment of complexity

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Using emotional language to appeal to the reader's feelings

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Listing as many facts as possible without connecting them to an argument

Question 4

Which transition strategy is most effective for connecting body paragraphs in an AWA Issue essay?

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Using transitional phrases that link the new paragraph's idea to the previous one

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Beginning every paragraph with 'In conclusion'

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Starting each paragraph with a new dictionary definition

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Repeating the thesis word-for-word at the start of each paragraph

Question 5

What is the AWA Issue essay's conclusion meant to accomplish?

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Reinforce the thesis and leave the reader with a sense of closure or broader significance

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Introduce a completely new argument the body did not discuss

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Restate every body paragraph in detail

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Apologize for any weak arguments made in the body

Question 6

Which common mistake most significantly lowers an AWA Issue essay score?

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Drifting off-topic or failing to connect examples back to the thesis

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Writing more than five paragraphs

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Using first-person pronouns such as 'I'

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Including a counterargument in one body paragraph