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Disagreeing with context prompts?
« on: October 28, 2009, 12:25:54 pm »
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OK, now normally the prompt is a truism that you can effectively explore. But I just came across one that I don't actually agree with. I've seen prompts sort of the opposite to it too. So is it ok to disagree?
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Re: Disagreeing with context prompts?
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2009, 12:48:49 pm »
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I'm not sure what style you're doing but isn't the purpose of an expository essay to explore the prompt, rather than argue a case for or against? In which case, I would think it's appropriate to find yourself discussing an alternate view in parts of your essay.
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Re: Disagreeing with context prompts?
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2009, 01:09:37 pm »
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OK, now normally the prompt is a truism that you can effectively explore. But I just came across one that I don't actually agree with. I've seen prompts sort of the opposite to it too. So is it ok to disagree?

As RexPP commented the prompt is not a contention with which you agree or disagree. Even if you choose persuasive mode you are not required to argue for or against the prompt.

The prompt is like a trampoline: every jump takes you where you view your surroundings from a slightly different perspective. Respond to the prompt exploring various viewpoints "drawing on the ideas and arguments" in your selected text.


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