AWA Essay Structure and Organization 2

Question 1

In an AWA Argument essay, where should you identify the logical flaws in the argument?

Accepted Answer

Throughout the body paragraphs, with each paragraph targeting a specific flaw

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Only in the conclusion paragraph

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Only in the introduction

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In a single dedicated paragraph after the introduction

Question 2

Which transition best signals a contrasting idea between two body paragraphs in an AWA essay?

Accepted Answer

However

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Furthermore

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In addition

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Therefore

Question 3

What is the primary function of a topic sentence in an AWA body paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To state the main claim or flaw that the paragraph will analyze

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To summarize the entire essay

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To introduce background information about the issue

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To restate the prompt's argument verbatim

Question 4

How many body paragraphs is optimal for a high-scoring AWA essay given the 30-minute time limit?

Accepted Answer

Two to three focused paragraphs

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One detailed paragraph

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Five or more paragraphs

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Four paragraphs minimum

Question 5

In AWA Issue essays, which structural approach best demonstrates a nuanced position?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledging counterarguments and then refuting or qualifying them

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Presenting only one side of the issue without acknowledgment of counterarguments

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Listing as many examples as possible without analysis

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Copying the prompt's wording into each paragraph

Question 6

What should the conclusion of an AWA essay avoid doing?

Accepted Answer

Introducing a brand-new argument not discussed in the body

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Restating the thesis in different words

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Summarizing key points

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Reinforcing the essay's main position

Question 7

Which organizational strategy is most effective for an AWA Argument essay that critiques three separate assumptions?

Accepted Answer

Dedicate one body paragraph to each assumption

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Discuss all three assumptions together in one paragraph

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Address assumptions only in the introduction

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Ignore assumptions and focus only on evidence