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- 1. Multiple ChoiceEvery argument begins with one of these.claimreasonevidenceexplanation
- 2. Multiple ChoiceTo support a claim, you should have one or more of these, which tell why.reasoncounterclaimstatisticcounterargument
- 3. Multiple Choice"Experts" are an authoritative source of information that can be used as what in an argument?evidenceclaimreasonexplanation
- 4. Multiple ChoiceFacts, quotations, statistics, and case studies are all types of:ReasonsEvidenceAppealsOpinions
- 5. Multiple ChoiceA writer who uses persuasion attempts to:teach you how to make or do somethinginfluence you to do or believe somethinginform you about historic or current eventstell a story
- 6. Multiple ChoiceIn persuasive writing, the writer may include information about an opinion that he or she is not supporting. In presenting this information, he or she has provided a:case studytestimonialcitationcounter-argument
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhen you evaluate evidence, you:restate the proof offered by the authordecide if you like it or notdecide if the proof supports the author's claimsmake sure that it is the author's opinions
- 8. Multiple ChoiceA fact is:an opinionsomething that can be proven trueuse of numbers as evidencea statement
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIn argumentative writing, a writer will present a/an ______________ which is backed up with evidence.statisticargumentcase studypropaganda technique
- 10. Multiple ChoiceIn argumentative writing, the writer will often present information about the opposite side, or a _____________________.FactAnecdoteCitationCounter-Argument
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is another word for counterargument?ArgumentCounterclaimRebuttalEvidence
- 12. Multiple ChoiceFill in the blank
A counterargument expresses the _________________ point of view from the claim.SameOpposite - 13. Multiple ChoiceFill in the blank
A ______________ explains why a claim is true.ClaimRebuttalSupporting ArgumentCounterargument - 14. Multiple Choice
What is a thesis statement?A general idea of what the essay is aboutA summary of the main ideaA statement that explains the main idea of an essayA suggestion that you should read the essay - 15. Multiple ChoiceA thesis is....making a claimthe main idea of your essaytaking a positionall the above
- 16. Multiple ChoiceInformation used to back up and support your answer is __________________.bridgepersuasionargumentevidence
- 17. Multiple ChoiceChallenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with the argument is called the _____________________________.turnback/rebuttalwarrantcounterargumentargument
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe people that will be affected by this topic or read your essayevidenceyour teacheraudience
- 19. Multiple ChoiceYour introduction paragraph includesyour hookthesisall the above
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the difference between argumentative writing and persuasive writing?Persuasive is more detailed.Argumentative Writing gives both sides of the argument.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceA writer who uses persuasion attempts to:teach you how to make or do somethinginfluence you to do or believe somethinginform you about historic or current eventstell a story
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhere can the initial claim be found?Body 1Body 2IntroductionConclusion
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the purpose of the counterclaim?show the reader what the paper is really aboutMove from one paragraph to anotheridentify the opposing view of your claimdefine your paper's goal
- 24. Multiple ChoiceBy disproving a ________ counterclaim you make your argument weaker.weakstrongthesiscounterclaim
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat should you always assume about your audience when writing an argumentative essay?they know everything about the topicthey know nothing about the topicthey can't put two and two together to make fourthey know more than they are letting on
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat is evidence?Information that ties your claim to your warrant.Information that disproves your claim.Information that supports your claim.Information that supports your warrant.
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat is weak evidence?A factUncle Bob's opinionAn expert opinionA statistic
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThe point or perspective an argument communicates is called...GroundsWarrantRebuttalClaim
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat point are your trying to prove?claimgroundsbackingwarrant
- 30. Multiple ChoiceA strong feeling or emotion not necessarily based in factopinionfactclaimevidence
- 31. Multiple ChoiceFinal paragraph of ANY writing pieceintroductionconclusionclaimbody
- 32. Multiple ChoiceInteresting use of words intended to grab the reader’s attention at the beginning of a writing piececonclusionbodyhook / leadcounterclaim
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhere is the claim of an argument usually found?The introductory paragraphThe last paragraphThe first sentence of the second body paragraphAt the end of paragraph 4
- 34. Multiple ChoiceA clear sentence, often found at the end of the first paragraph of an argument; involves a complete sentence stating the author’s opinionhook / leadevidenceclaim / thesisreasoning
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat is argument writing?writing that expresses a position on a problem and supports with reasons and evidencethe writer's position on an issue or problemthe evidence that supports a claimthe trustworthiness of a source
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a claim?The evidence that supports the writer's positiona bunch of factsthe trustworthiness of a sourcethe writer's position on an issue
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhat is evidence?the writer's position on a topicthe facts used to support a claimopinionsthe author's point of view
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhich CLAIM is the strongest for the following thesis statements?Violent video games are harmful for young people to play.Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped.Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because children can become desensitized to death.Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book.
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhich CLAIM is the strongest for the following thesis statements?Girls should not be allowed to play football because its not a smart move.Girls should not be allowed to play football because their bodies aren't made for the impact of hard collisions.Girls should not be allowed to play football because boys don't want to play with girls.Girls should not be allowed to play football in any way, shape, or form.
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhich CLAIM is the strongest?Electric cars are a much better option than gasoline powered cars.Electric cars are a much better option than gas powered because it will help to eliminate pollution in the air.Electric cars can be a much better option but sometimes gasoline powered cars are good too.
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhich CLAIM is the strongest?Artificial turf is a better playing surface due to the fact that it drains water much faster.Artificial turf has its good and bad points.Artificial turf is a better playing surface by far.
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