14 questions
What is an argumentative essay?
A. A three paragraph essay that talks about a certain issue
B. A 5 paragraph essay where you give your stand on an issue and give reasons to support your opinion.
C. An essay where you give information
D. An essay that explains a certain issue
You should support claims with all of the following EXCEPT
A. logical reasoning
B. relevant evidence
C. supporting ideas
D. bias opinions
In which part of the argumentative essay do you include the thesis statement?
A. Introduction
B. Body Paragraphs
C. Rebuttal
D. Conclusion
What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?
Thesis Statement
Hook
Counterargument
Rebuttal
It is the part where all the reasons or explanations to answer the questions of the introduction will be exposed.
A. Conclusion
B. Body Paragraphs
C. Thesis
D. Introduction
Where in the essay should a thesis statement appear?
A. first paragraph
B. anywhere in the essay
C. last paragraph
D. the first sentence of every paragraph
There are three parts to an essay. Which choice contains all of them?
A. Thesis, Lead, Hook
B. Introduction, Body (3 paragraphs), Conclusion.
C. Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal.
D. Lead, Body, Rebuttal
Which of these transitions would you use when you address the counterargument?
A.However
B. Also
C. Similarly
D. In conclusions
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
A. To persuade the reader
B. To entertain the reader
C. To tell an interesting story
D. To give information about a topic
Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction?
A. Hook
B. Background information
C. Claim
D. Evidence
What does the thesis statement include?
Your claim and highlights your 3 reasons
Your claim and highlights 2 reasons
Your claim and highlights 3 reasons with evidence
Your claim with no reasons
What is the purpose of the thesis statement?
Gives you a map of your essay.
Will tell inform the reader what one can find in the body paragraph.
Provides the claim and reasons.
All of the above