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Writing: Composition — Argumentative and Discursive
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which of the following sentences uses the 'rule of three' effectively for persuasive impact?

  1. Climate change affects weather patterns in many different ways around the world.
  2. We must act now — for our children, for our planet, for our future.
  3. Scientists have conducted numerous studies on environmental issues.
  4. The government should consider implementing new policies soon.
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✓ Answer: B — We must act now — for our children, for our planet, for our future.
Award 1 mark for identifying the triadic structure ('for our children, for our planet, for our future') which creates rhythm and emphasis. A is incorrect — it contains no triadic structure. C is incorrect — it is a plain statement without rhetorical patterning. D is incorrect — it lacks any deliberate triple repetition.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 2/3

A student is writing an argumentative essay about the impact of fast fashion on developing countries. Which of the following is the most effective thesis statement for this type of writing?

  1. Fast fashion is a popular trend among young people worldwide.
  2. This essay will discuss fast fashion and its effects on workers.
  3. Governments must impose stricter regulations on fast fashion companies to protect workers in developing nations from exploitation.
  4. Fast fashion has both advantages and disadvantages for the global economy.
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✓ Answer: C — Governments must impose stricter regulations on fast fashion companies to protect workers in developing nations from exploitation.
Award 1 mark for identifying that an argumentative thesis must state a clear, debatable position. A is incorrect — it is a factual observation with no argument. B is incorrect — it merely announces the topic without taking a stance. D is incorrect — it presents a balanced view suitable for discursive writing, not a clear argument.
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How is Writing: Composition — Argumentative and Discursive typically tested on CIE IGCSE English Language papers?
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