I
n Lesson 1, the word
friendly was used to describe the “general reader.” It’s important to think of your reader
this way, because when you
write for a friendly audience, you won’t be tempted to employ an unnecessar-
ily adversarial or defensive tone. But friendly doesn’t mean that the reader will
accept everything and any-
thing you say. Unsubstantiated assertions will be questioned, and evidence will be required.
An
essay is an explanation, not just of what you think, but of
why you think it. The
why comprises many
types
of support, including evidence, examples, and details. Most types of support are in one of six categories:
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