Structuring a Coherent Essay Flashcards
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Which approach to the essay body best supports a nuanced LNAT argument?
Answer: Develop each paragraph around a single, distinct point that advances the thesis
One clear point per paragraph, each advancing the thesis, creates a logically progressive and coherent argument.
A student's essay shifts from arguing that capital punishment deters crime to arguing that it is morally wrong, without linking these threads. This is an example of:
Answer: Structural incoherence caused by unconnected argumentative strands
Switching between unlinked arguments without integrating them creates a disjointed essay that lacks a unified thesis.
In the POINT-EVIDENCE-EXPLAIN (PEE) paragraph structure, what is the role of the 'explain' component?
Answer: To analyze how the evidence supports the point and advances the thesis
The explanation step shows the reader why the evidence matters and how it connects to the broader argument.
Why should an LNAT essay avoid ending with phrases like 'In conclusion, as I have shown above'?
Answer: They waste words by announcing what the reader already knows rather than adding insight
Hollow formulaic phrases consume word count without contributing argumentative value; a strong conclusion synthesizes rather than merely announces.
A well-structured LNAT essay should have its thesis:
Answer: Stated clearly in the introduction and reinforced throughout the essay
A clear thesis stated at the outset gives the essay direction and allows every paragraph to be evaluated for how well it advances that central claim.
When two body paragraphs present conflicting evidence, the most coherent approach is to:
Answer: Present both sides and use analysis to show how they relate to your thesis
Acknowledging conflicting evidence and explaining its relationship to your thesis demonstrates analytical depth and strengthens rather than undermines coherence.
Which of the following openings is most effective for an LNAT essay on the question 'Is privacy a right or a privilege?'
Answer: 'Whether privacy constitutes a right or a privilege hinges on how we understand the basis of legal entitlements—a distinction with profound consequences.'
This opening immediately engages with the conceptual tension in the question and signals a focused, analytical argument.