Question

research workshop: writing and presenting the argumentative essay, part 1
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word choice in an argumentative essay should be
simple and general.
completely neutral.
emotional and exaggerated.
formal and precise.

Explanation:

In an argumentative essay, the goal is to present a clear, logical argument. Word choice should be formal to maintain academic tone and precise to convey ideas accurately. Simple/general language lacks depth, neutrality avoids taking a stance (against argumentative purpose), and emotional/exaggerated language undermines credibility. So formal and precise is correct.

Answer:

D. formal and precise