Argumentative Essay and Author's Purpose

What is a credible source?

• a credit card

• a reliable, trustworthy source

• non-trustworthy source

• something you can get taxed on

What should an introduction include?

• a hook

• a claim

• 3 reasons

• all of the above

For each body paragraph, how many times should you cite text evidence?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 4

What is a speaker or writer's position on a problem or issue?

• problem

• counterclaim

• claim

• opposing claim

An effective claim is:

• IN ALL CAPS

• correct

• clear and precise

• short

This is an effective claim: "College athletes should be paid higher salaries because they generate so much income for schools."

• True

• False

What do you respond to an opposing claim with?

• an answer

• claim

• counterclaim/counterargument

• a hook

The author is trying to get the reader to do, believe, or try something.

• inform

• persuade

• entertain

• share experience or feelings

The author is trying to give information, facts, or directions.

• inform

• persuade

• entertain

• share feelings or experience

Use a counterclaim to:

• expose the weakness of opposing claims

• make a claim

• hook the reader in

• argue