Argument Writing Test Practice

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What is argumentative writing?

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Convincing someone to do/believe in something.

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Is this a claim or evidence? Sioux Falls is the largest city in South Dakota, and it has a population of 192,517 people.

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Evidence

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How do you know if an argument essay is high quality and effective?

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It includes multiple facts and evidence.

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What do you use to back up your claim & go against your counterclaim?

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Rebuttal

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The opposite side of your argument in an essay is:

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Counterclaim

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Facts or information that support a claim.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A response to a counterclaim that argues against it.

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What is the purpose of an introduction in an argumentative essay?

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To present the main argument and outline the points.

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What is a conclusion in argumentative writing?

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A summary of the argument and a restatement of the main claim.