Argumentative Essay Writing

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

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

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

You should support claims with all of the following EXCEPT

A. logical reasoning

B. relevant evidence

C. supporting ideas

D. bias opinions

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In which part of the argumentative essay do you include the thesis statement?

A. Introduction

B. Body Paragraphs

C. Rebuttal

D. Conclusion

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?

Thesis Statement

Hook

Counterargument

Rebuttal

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

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

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

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

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

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

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of these transitions would you use when you address the counterargument?

A.However

B. Also

C. Similarly

D. In conclusions

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

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

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction?

A. Hook

B. Background information

C. Claim

D. Evidence

11.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

What is the introduction of an essay? (Define)

the first paragraph of an essay; includes grabber, focus statement, and thesis statements.

the topic or subject of your essay in complete sentence form; must be written in the form of a statement.

the first sentence of an essay; should grab the reader’s attention; can be a question, exclamation, powerful statement, or a well-known quote or saying.

a transition word, phrase, or sentence connecting paragraphs; designed to help essay flow smoothly.

12.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

What is the grabber/hook of an essay? (Define)

examples, facts, statistics, sensory details, incidents, and anecdotes that support the topic sentence of a body paragraph.

the first sentence of an essay; should grab the reader’s attention; can be a question, exclamation, powerful statement, or a well-known quote or saying.

a brief phrase that supports your thesis; used in the planning stages; eventually becomes topic sentences for body paragraphs.

a transition word, phrase, or sentence connecting paragraphs; designed to help essay flow smoothly.

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

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

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

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

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