2024 Argument Review

What is the first paragraph of an argument essay called?

• Claim
• Introduction Paragraph
• Body Paragraph
• Hook

What is the first part of an Argument Essay Introduction called?

• Hook
• Bridge
• Claim/Thesis
• Topic Sentence

Where do you find the claim/thesis statement in an essay?

• The first sentence of an introduction paragraph.
• The last sentence of an introduction paragraph.
• It comes directly after the hook.
• It comes right before the background information

What is a claim or thesis statement?

• What you believe, and the reasons why you believe it/ or a claim and three reasons.
• The last sentence of a conclusion paragraph.
• It grasps the audiences attention, and makes them want to read.
• It gives information necessary to understand your topic.

What is a claim?

• What you believe. It comes just before the three reasons for believing something.
• The information needed to understand the background of the essay.
• The first sentence in a body paragraph of an essay.
• Hope for a brighter future.

What is a topic sentence?

• Transition          + review claim + give reason.
• Introduce a quote, give a quote and cite the page you found it on.
• Claim + Three Reasons

What is THE BEST first body paragraph transition?

• One reason,
• Next,
• To conclude,
• To continue.

What is THE BEST way to start your counterargument?

• To start off,
• To continue,
• To conclude,
• Some might believe

Where does your REBUTTAL come? 

• In your claim
• In the last paragraph
• After the counterargument
• The last sentence of your paper.

What is THE BEST Counterargument and Rebuttal paragraph transition?

• To start off,
• To continue,
• The last reason why,
• Some might believe