Argument Terms

What is the opening sentence of an argumentative essay?

• claim

• counter claim

• Rebuttal

• Hook

Which of the following types of hooks begins with a focus question to help readers focus in on the claim?

• focus question

• fact/detail

• narrative/story

• snapshot

Which of the following defines claim?

• evidence and reasoning to disprove a claim

• an argument about both sides of an issue

• an assertion about the truth about something

• an opening sentence that captures readers' attention

Which of the following best defines evidence?

• an assertion of the truth about something

• the presentation of both sides of an issue

• the connection between the hook and thesis statement

• facts or information presented to support a claim or reason

Which type of hook uses a split second image to draw the reader's attention to the argument?

• focus question

• fact/detail

• narrative/story

• snapshot

What is the purpose of bridging sentences?

• to explain why the claim is correct

• to connect the ideas in the hook to the claim

• to connect paragraphs within the text

• to present the central idea of the text

Which description best fits "Fact/Detail" hook?

• It presents a question for the readers to answer with a fact.

• It describes what a scenario would look like.

• It presents interesting, relevant information related to the topic.

• It offers a story for readers to understand the context.

Which description best fits the "Narrative/Story" hook?

• It seeks to answer a question presented by readers.

• It offers an anecdote for grab readers attention.

• It describes a scenario to help readers picture what's going on.

• It provides examples to help readers understand the argument.

Which of the following defines a thesis statement?

• an assertion of the truth about something

• a claim made to rebut a previous claim

• facts or information presented to support a claim

• the central idea of an essay

Read the following claim. Then choose the answer that represents the counter claim and rebuttal.

Students should not have to wear school uniforms.

• Students should not have to wear uniforms because they are uncomfortable.

• Students should not have to wear uniforms because they are costly.

• Students should have to wear uniforms.

• Students should have to wear uniforms because they look better.