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6th -
11thgrade
What Do You Know About Argumentative Writing?
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Making a claim and supporting it using logic is _______________.
persuasion
claim
argument
evidence
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is evidence?
The opposing viewpoint
The writer's position that they are trying to prove
Facts and statistics to support ideas
Connects evidence to the claim
- 3. Multiple Choice
True or False: An opinion is a strong piece of evidence to support a claim.
True
False
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe argumentative essay is a genre of writing that requires you to:investigate a topicchallenge a position on a topicdismiss evidenceall answers are correct
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe action or fact of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something.ArgumentativePersuasionClaimConvincing
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe main differences between persuasive and argumentative writing is thatpersuasive writing makes claims based on factual evidence and argumentative does not.persuasive writing is logic based, argumentative writing is not.argumentative writing is based on emotions and persuasive writing is not.argumentative writing makes claims based on facts and persuasive writing is based on opinion.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Organization Important in Argument Writing?Guides an audience through your reasoning processOffers a clear explanation of each argued pointDemonstrates the credibility of the writerAll answers are correct
- 8. Multiple ChoiceTrue/False: An argument states a claim and supports it with reasons and evidence from sources.TrueFalse
- 9. Multiple Choice
Examples, facts, and expert quotes that support the reason is the...
reason
claim
counterclaim
evidence
- 10. Multiple ChoiceYour reasoning should always be supported by what?CounterclaimsEvidenceClaimsArguments
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is a claim?
The opposing viewpoint
Facts and statistics to support ideas
The writer’s position that they are trying to prove
Connects evidence to the claim
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is true of the introductory paragraph?ends with the thesisintroduces the big idea of the essaystarts with a hookall of these
- 13. Multiple ChoiceFormal or Informal?
Went to Barcelona for the weekend. Lots to tell you.formalinformal - 14. Multiple ChoiceWhen do you use formal language?In an academic essay.When you talk to a friend.When you write a text message.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceCredible or Not Credible?
WikipediaCredibleNOT Credible - 16. Multiple ChoiceCredible or not credible?
Websites that end with .org, .edu, or .govCredibleNot Credible - 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an author's reason for writing?ReasonPurposePointAudience
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe quality of being believable or trustworthy is called?CredibilityEvidenceSupportCite
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe people you are trying to convince are known as your _____?ProArgumentConAudience
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe point of view of people who do not agree with the claim you are making is called the ____.SupportCounterclaimRebuttalEvidence
- 21. Multiple ChoiceA statement that states the purpose and main point in an essay is know as the ___.Central IdeaThesisThemeSupport
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the type of writing that tries to convince the reader of something?NarrativeArgumentativeDesciptiveExpository
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat is another term for "counterclaim"?RefuteCounterargumentClaimArgument
- 24. Multiple Choice
TRUE/FALSE: The INTRODUCTION should begin with a HOOK to draw in the reader's' attention.
True
False
- 25. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of an ARGUMENTATIVE PAPER?
To inform the reader about a topic
Entertain the reader with a story
Argue for/against a topic
Describe using the five senses
- 26. Multiple Choice
What paragraph should your THESIS STATEMENT go in?
Introduction
Body 1
Body 2
- 27. Multiple ChoiceEvery argument begins with one of these.claimreasonevidenceexplanation
- 28. Multiple ChoiceTo support a claim, you should have one or more of these, which tell why.reasoncounterclaimstatisticcounterargument
- 29. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of a hook in an argumentative essay?
To persuade the reader of your argument
To educate the reader about your thesis statement
To distract the reader from your stand
To grab the attention of your reader
- 30. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of purpose?
the meaning of life
a Justin Bieber album
the reason the text is written (to entertain, inform, or persuade)
the reader the text is intended for
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