Basics of Argument Writing

An essay that takes a position and uses evidence to support that position is ____.

• a descriptive essay

• an argument essay

• a narrative essay

• a personal essay

Ethos, pathos, logos are ___.

• Greek gods/goddesses.

• persuasive strategies

• three Harvard professors.

• descriptive tendencies.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When a writer takes a position on an argument, he/she states a ___.

• narrative

• rebuttal

• claim

• counterclaim

A claim may also be called a/an_____ or ______. (Choose two.)

• argument

• fight

• thesis statement

• ploy

An argument essay addresses an issue that readers may or may not agree with.

• True

• False

The writer of an argument essay must include ____ to support his/her argument.

• personal stories

• evidence

• images or videos

• suggested solutions

The writer of an argument essay must acknowledge the opposing side to his/her argument.

• True

• False

A claim is_____. (Choose 2.)

• a personal testimony

• not something everyone already knows

• broad and general

• not an opinion

A good claim can always be supported with evidence.

• True

• False

Select 4 that could be considered valid evidence to support a claim.

• facts, statements

• data/statistics

• quotes from people

• opinions from people

• a map showing directions or locations

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1