Forming an Argument

Forming an Argument

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Multiple Choice

The most important parts of an argument are:

• opinions and bold ideas

• evidence and reasons

• repeating ideas over

Multiple Choice

Which word refers to facts or quotes from credible sources?

• evidence

• reasons

Multiple Select

Choose two thing you would put in a good introduction:

• claim/thesis

• evidence/reasons

• hook

Multiple Choice

For an argumentative assignment, the more controversial the topic, the better it is.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

The majority of body paragraphs consist of:

• thesis

• evidence and reasons

• personal stories

Multiple Choice

A strong conclusion has a lot of new information to keep the reader interested.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

For an argument assignment, it doesn't matter where my sources come from because it is based on opinion.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

I need to say or show where my information came from if I have evidence.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

Brining up counterarguments or objections can only make your argument weaker.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• to teach my readers about an interesting topic

• to tell a story

• to convince readers of a controversial opinion

Multiple Choice

Which of these options would be the strongest evidence?

• a story from my personal experience

• a fact from a book or research publication

• a rumor that has not been confirmed