In almost any Issue essay are underlined to help you see how the ideas flow naturally and persuasively from one to the next. (Remember, though, that the GMAT exam’s built-in word processor does not provide underlining.) Notice the following features of the essay, which together boost the essay to the highest score level: • • • The essay expresses overall but qualified agreement with the statement, a thoughtful viewpoint that shows the writer recognizes the issue’s complexity. The body of the essay begins and ends with pro arguments for rhetorical impact. The con arguments are positioned between them. For.