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Rédiger des essais argumentatifs et des critiques

Fiche de révision · Anglais · 4e

L'essentiel du cours

  1. Chapitre 1 : Qu'est-ce qu'un essai argumentatif ?

    Un essai argumentatif = une opinion + des arguments + des exemples.

  2. Chapitre 2 : Développer ses arguments

    Un argument = topic sentence + explication + exemple.

  3. Chapitre 3 : Rédiger une critique

    Une critique = résumé + analyse + opinion personnelle.

  4. Chapitre 4 : Enrichir son style

    Les mots de liaison sont la colle de ton texte.

Teste-toi · 8 questions

  1. 1.What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

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    Réponse : To convince the reader of an opinion

    An argumentative essay aims to persuade the reader by presenting a clear opinion supported by reasons and examples.

  2. 2.Where should the thesis statement appear in an essay?

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    Réponse : At the end of the introduction

    The thesis statement is typically the last sentence of the introduction, clearly stating the writer's position.

  3. 3.Which of the following is a good topic sentence for a body paragraph?

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    Réponse : Firstly, school uniforms help reduce bullying.

    A topic sentence should introduce the main idea of the paragraph. 'Firstly, school uniforms help reduce bullying' clearly states the argument.

  4. 4.What should a critique include?

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    Réponse : A summary, analysis, and personal opinion

    A good critique gives a brief summary, evaluates strengths and weaknesses, and ends with the writer's recommendation.

  5. 5.Which linking word shows contrast?

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    Réponse : However

    'However' is used to introduce a contrasting idea, while the others add information.

  6. 6.Choose the best thesis statement for an essay about school uniforms.

    1. A.School uniforms are clothes that students wear.
    2. B.I think school uniforms are good.
    3. C.School uniforms should be mandatory because they promote equality and reduce distractions.
    4. D.Some people like uniforms, others don't.
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    Réponse C : School uniforms should be mandatory because they promote equality and reduce distractions.

    A strong thesis statement takes a clear position and gives reasons, as in option C.

  7. 7.In a critique, what phrase expresses a personal opinion?

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    Réponse : I found the plot quite predictable.

    'I found the plot quite predictable' is a subjective opinion, while the others are factual statements.

  8. 8.Which connector is best to introduce a conclusion?

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    Réponse : To sum up

    'To sum up' is a typical phrase used to start the conclusion, summarizing the main points.