Argumentative Essay

For this assignment you will be using argumentative writing techniques to compose your own argumentative literary analysis essay that answers one of the following questions.Choose one of the following questions and write an argumentative essay that answers your chosen question. You will need to choose at least two readings that will provide support for your paper. All support taken from the readings should be cited within the text using MLA formatting. See the attached MLA-Quick and Easy Guide for assistance.  

• Option 1 from Unit 1:  How much of what happens in our lives do we actually control?
• Option 2 from Unit 2:  If rules are put in place to keep us safe, is there ever a time when we should be fighting against them?

Your argumentative essay should include:

• an introduction that
  • presents a reasonable claim, expressed in a clear thesis statement
  • names the author and genre of each text you have selected to support your claim
• body paragraphs that
  • present a thorough analysis of your claim
  • contain textual evidence and details to support your claim
  • demonstrate a logical organization of ideas
• a conclusion paragraph that
  • restates your thesis statement
  • effectively wraps up your essay
  • leaves your reader with a lasting impression, perhaps through an interesting final thought

 

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