Argumentative Text

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of an argumentative text?

• To entertain the reader with a fictional story.

• To inform the reader about a factual event.

• To persuade the reader to accept a particular viewpoint.

• To describe a scene or object in detail.

Multiple Choice

What is the intended outcome of reading an argumentative text?

• The reader remains neutral and unchanged.

• The reader is persuaded to take a specific action.

• The reader becomes more confused and uncertain.

• The reader is entertained by the writer's humor.

Multiple Choice

What is the writer of an argumentative text trying to influence?

• The reader's imagination.

• The reader's emotions.

• The reader's point of view.

• The reader's physical actions.

Multiple Choice

True or False: a statement that explains how the evidence supports and connects to the claim is the counterargument. 

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

Why do we use counterarguments?

• Showing confidence in our own position - by acknowledging another’s.

• To anticipate the argument from the opposing side

• Both answers are correct

Multiple Choice

The refutation can be considered as the second argument.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following elements is typically included in the introduction of an argumentative text?

• Background information on the topic.

• A summary of the evidence.

• A detailed analysis of opposing viewpoints.

• A call to action

Multiple Choice

What should each body paragraph in an argumentative text focus on?

• Summarizing the main points.

• Presenting a separate reason supporting the claim.

• Introducing the topic.

• Restating the claim in a new way.

Multiple Choice

An introduction consists of three parts. Which of the following don’t belong ?

• Evidence

• Hook

• Thesis Statement

• Reasoning

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phrases is an example of persuasive language often used to emphasize a point in an argumentative text?

• It is possible that...

• It is undeniable that...

• It is rumored that...

• It is suggested that...

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the strongest way to support a claim in an argumentative text?

• Personal feelings

• Vague opinions

• General assumptions

• Evidence-based statements

Multiple Choice

What is the main goal of using persuasive language in an argumentative text?

• To entertain the reader.

• To inform the reader.

• To convince the reader.

• To confuse the reader.

Multiple Choice

What is the main topic of the argumentative text outlined above?

• The importance of fashion trends in schools.

• The benefits of extracurricular activities.

• Whether students should wear school uniforms.

• The cost of school uniforms.

Multiple Choice

Identify the counterclaim to this argument: Students should wear uniforms to school.

• Having uniforms prepares students for professional careers

• Uniforms make everyone's lives easiers

• Students need to be able to express themselves

• Uniforms allow students to focus on their work not fashion

Multiple Choice

What does the conclusion suggest schools should do?

• Eliminate school uniforms entirely.

• Continue to implement uniforms for their students

• Make school uniforms optional.

• Allow students to design their own uniforms.

Open Ended

The things writer should include to support his/her reason are ....