Argumentative Essay Writing

What is an argumentative essay?

• A. A three paragraph essay that talks about a certain issue

• B. A 5 paragraph essay where you give your stand on an issue and give reasons to support your opinion.

• C. An essay where you give information

• D. An essay that explains a certain issue

You should support claims with all of the following EXCEPT

• A. logical reasoning

• B. relevant evidence

• C. supporting ideas

• D. bias opinions

In which part of the argumentative essay do you include the thesis statement?

• A. Introduction

• B. Body Paragraphs

• C. Rebuttal

• D. Conclusion

What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

It is the part where all the reasons or explanations to answer the questions of the introduction will be exposed.

• A. Conclusion

• B. Body Paragraphs

• C. Thesis

• D. Introduction

Where in the essay should a thesis statement appear?

• A. first paragraph

• B. anywhere in the essay

• C. last paragraph

• D. the first sentence of every paragraph

There are three parts to an essay. Which choice contains all of them?

• A. Thesis, Lead, Hook

• B. Introduction, Body (3 paragraphs), Conclusion.

• C. Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal.

• D. Lead, Body, Rebuttal

Which of these transitions would you use when you address the counterargument?

• A.However

• B. Also

• C. Similarly

• D. In conclusions

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• A. To persuade the reader

• B. To entertain the reader

• C. To tell an interesting story

• D. To give information about a topic

Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction?

• A. Hook

• B. Background information

• C. Claim

• D. Evidence