Argument Writing

What is the purpose of argument writing?

• To explain/inform
• To entertain
• To depress
• To convince/persuade

What must a thesis include in an argument essay?

• A clear topic stating the writer's opinion.
• Both sides of the argument, with the author's opinion coming first.
• Both sides of the argument, with the author's opinion coming second.
• The main idea of the essay.

What is a Counter Argument?

• The opposing side's opinion.
• The author's opinion.
• A clear, marble counter top.
• A third party's opinion.

What is a Counter Counter Argument?

• The opposing side's opinion.
• The author's opinion.
• An alien spaceship.
• An extra sentence of explanation.

What is the final sentence (or 2) of an argument essay called?

• Final Thought
• Concluding Sentence
• Thesis
• Call to Action

Where do the C.A. and C.C.A. go in a body paragraph when writing in argument style?

• First and second sentence.
• Second and third sentence.
• Third and fourth sentence
• Fifth and sixth sentence.

How many sentences are there in argument-style body paragraphs?

• 10
• 5
• 6
• 7

Although some might say, It is easy to think, and Others believe are examples of what?

• C.C.A. sentence starters
• C.A. sentence starters
• Theses
• Explanation

Stronger research suggests, in reality, and however are examples of what?

• C.A. sentence starters
• C.C.A. sentence starters
• Concluding sentences
• Calls to action

It is our responsibility to is an example of what?

• Final Thought
• Call to Entertain
• Call to Action
• Thesis