Argumentative Essay Notes

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for your argumentative essay?

• Typed

• MLA Format

• 4 or 6(+) paragraphs

• Textual evidence from short stories

Your thesis can argue both sides.

• True

• False

Which paragraphs should tie back to/support the thesis statement? Select all answers that apply.

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Counterargument

• Conclusion

Each body paragraph must have a(n) _____ sentence connecting the body paragraph to the previous paragraph.

• Introductory

• Conclusion

• Analysis

• Transition

You may NOT use 2nd person narration.

• True

• False

You need evidence to support your argument.

• True

• False

The last sentence of each body paragraph should...

• always tie back to the thesis.

• provide further evidence to support the paragraph's claims.

• analyze the claims provided.

• conclude the paragraph.

Each paragraph needs _____. Select all answers that apply.

• Evidence

• Analysis

• Counterargument

• Conclusion

Which of the following does a counterargument NOT do?

• Undermines your thesis completely

• Persuades and disarms your readers

• Allows your to anticipate doubts and pre-empt objections of a skeptical reader

• Builds ethos

Counterargument always involves a _____. Select all that apply.

• Turn against

• Turn back

• Conclusion

• Rhetorical questions