EXPOSITORY VS ARGUMENTATIVE
   • Expository: 
    • An expository essay has a purpose to either inform, explain, 
     or describe a topic.  
    • It gives a balanced account of the topic.
    • It has a neutral and objective tone.
   • Structure:  
    • Introduction: lead the reader into the topic and state the 
     purpose of your essay
    • Body: divide the main topic into sub-points.  Describe, 
     explain, compare, or classify the information to support the 
     topic.
    • Conclusion: remind the reader of your overall point and 
     suggest wider implications to close the essay
    EXPOSITORY VS ARGUMENTATIVE
   • Argumentative:
     • An argumentative essay has the purpose to convince the reader 
     of the validity of your point of view. 
     • Appeals to the readers logic rather than emotion.
     • Clearly states an opinion.
   • Structure:  
     • Introduction:  Leads the reader into the topic, the controversy or 
     debate surrounding that topic, and clearly states your position.
     • Body: Begins by making points that support your overall 
     position.  Then presents and refutes opposing arguments.
     • Conclusion:  Does not introduce new arguments but rather 
     restates the overall position clearly and briefly explains how you 
     have demonstrated its validity.
           CONCESSION
   • Definition: recognizing the opposing viewpoint 
    and acknowledging that it has some merit.
   • A reader of your essay is more likely to listen to 
    you if you show you can see his/her point of view 
    before you counter that argument.
             REBUTTAL
   • Definition:  to refute or disprove by offering a 
    contrary argument.
   • Once you have shown the reader the other 
    argument you then need to disprove that 
    argument to further your main point and show 
    that the other side is flawed.
            EXAMPLE
   • Concession example: Many school administrators 
    think an open campus would be a temptation for 
    students to cut classes and act irresponsibly.
   • Rebuttal example: However, students who earn 
    the privilege of open campus would be unlikely to 
    jeopardize that privilege; besides, rules could be 
    created to rescind the privilege after one class 
    cut.