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

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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

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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