Argumentative Essay Quiz

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

• Thesis, Lead, Hook
• Introduction, Body, Conclusion.
• Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal. 

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

In which paragraph does the thesis go?

• Body
• Introduction
• Conclusion. 

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To tell an interesting story.

• To inform the reader about a certain topic.

• To persuade the reader.

• Gives an analysis of a subject.

One of these is not part of how to write an argumentative essay.

• Choose a topic

• Take a position

• Reflect your reality

• Gather evidence

In your body paragraphs you will explain why the opposing claims or ( ) are not correct, using evidence that supports your claim

• thesis

• cause-and-effect

• counterclaims

• problem and solution

In this structure of an argumentative essay, the writer analyzes similarities and differences between two authors' treatments of a topic

• sequential/chronological

• cause-and-effect

• compare and contrast

The thesis statement or claim expresses the writer's central or main idea.

• True

• False