Argumentative

True or False
There is usually a right or wrong side to an argument.

• True
• False

Which of the following is not one of the basic parts of an argument or claim?

• Claim
• Rebuttal
• Counterargument
• Discussion

What is another word for counterargument?

• Argument
• Counterclaim
• Rebuttal
• Evidence

Fill in the blank
An ________ is a statement that someone believes to be true and is the basis of an argumentative paper.

• Argument
• Rebuttal
• Counterclaim
• Facts

What is one major difference between Persuasive writing and Argumentative writing?

• Argumentative writing is longer
• Persuasive writing tries to convince the reader
• Argumentative writing includes a counterclaim
• Persuasive writing is shorter

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Student: I don’t think we should have any homework this week.
Teacher: Why not?
Student: Because homework is dumb.
What is the argument in the above scenario?

• Why not
• Counterargument
• Because homework is dumb
• I don't think we should have homework this week

The action or fact of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something.

• Argumentative
• Persuasion
• Claim
• Convincing

The argumentative essay is a genre of writing that requires you to:

• investigate a topic
• challenge a position on a topic
• dismiss evidence
• all answers are correct

Point or statement in opposition to the argument being made in a written document or speech.

• Opponent
• Refutation
• Pro Argument
• Counter Argument

The act or process of forming reasons, drawing conclusions, and applying them to a case in discussion...

• Argumentation
• Refutation
• Persuasion
• Pro Argument