Is it more important to be wealthy or happy?
Review “Narrow Your Topic” in preparation for creating your absurd argument. There is also a transcript available for this video.
Choose 1 absurd question to argue for this assignment by creating 1 of your own or using 1 from the list below. Your finished assignment should sound like an argument, so ensure your topic is debatable.
Is Marvel or DC the best franchise?
Is it better to work to live or live to work?
Is American football or soccer better?
Should pizza be classified as a sandwich or a pie?
Are movies or music better?
Is it more important to be wealthy or happy?
Provide your own creative debatable idea.
Using your classmates as the audience, write a 350- to 525-word argument for your chosen topic in which you address the following:
State your absurd argument topic.
Define and explain any terms that are needed to proceed.
Based on your definitions, determine which position is correct.
Explain your reasoning in paragraph form.
Format your assignment by:
Creating paragraphs that make your perspective and reasons evident
Including a clear beginning, middle, and end
Presenting your position at the start of your argument and reviewing it at the end of your work
Writing and editing your response in document
Submit your assignment.
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