In this lesson, you will learn about the especially important skill of "finding binary oppositions" when reading argumentative essays. Rather than simply memorizing words, you will aim to explain the structure and reasons in your own words.
Key Point
By matching contrasting expressions such as "not A but B," you can identify the idea the author rejects and the idea the author asserts.
By matching contrasting expressions such as "not A but B," you can identify the idea the author rejects and the idea the author asserts.
Points to Remember
- Check not only the conclusion but also its reason
- Distinguish similar words and exceptions
- Try applying the same way of thinking to other examples
Practice
- Explain the key point in two sentences.
- Give one common misunderstanding and explain what is different about it.
- Check it by applying it to a familiar or specific example.