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Controversial 1100 Words You Need Week 15 Day 4

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Controversial 1100 Words You Need

Controversial 1100 Words You Need

/ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl/ (adj)

Controversial definition

arousing disagreement or discussion, causing argument, argumentative, contentious, debatable, provocative, notorious, scandalous, hot, heated:

Example

Controversial essays have either be controversial speeches or controversial essays. The controversial topics are quite usually strong opinions on a certain topic. Whenever you choose to write or speak regarding a controversial issue, the most important thing that you should have to do is become devil’s advocate. By doing that, you can become familiar with the counter-arguments of the opposing parties. It would also help you to develop a number of critical thinking related skills and would provide you with an aspect of thinking outside the box. The skill is also quite favorable for people who like to pursue career in public policy and politics. By articulating your thoughts, you can easily engage with the audience in conversation.

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Controversial topics are a good choice for an essay or debate because they immediately draw in the reader or listener. The adage that “controversy sells” is so rooted in society that even the rapper Chamillionaire named his second album after it! Controversial issues are also a good topic because it’s easier to write a strong thesis and find sources to back up your argument. After all, when something is controversial, everybody wants to have their say over it.

Source: https://blog.prepscholar.com/

That controversial result convinced the lineal heavyweight champion that he must alter his approach in their 12-round rematch Saturday night at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Fourteen months after their hotly disputed split draw, the last thing Fury (29-0-1, 20 KOs) wants is to go 12 rounds with Wilder (42-0-1, 41 KOs) a second time and not leave the ring with Wilder’s WBC title.

Source: https://www.boxingscene.com/

Parts of speech

Noun: controversy

Noun: controversialist

Noun: controversiality

Adverb: controversially


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