How to Identify Explicit and Implicit Arguments in Writing

Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel

This educational video introduces high school students to the foundational concept that all academic writing is inherently argumentative. Through a humorous opening skit parodying a vague news broadcast, the presenter illustrates why specificity and point of view are essential for communication. The video breaks down the definition of academic writing, asserting that whether an essay is persuasive, expository, or analytical, it always contains an underlying argument that the writer wants the audience to consider.