Argument Writing Structure

In an EXPOSITORY essay, you must ___________ an idea or concept.

In an ARGUMENT essay, you must __________.

Regarding the STRUCTURE of an argument essay, these 2 elements are ADDED to this writing type.

• question & answer

• topic sentence & thesis

• counterclaim & rebuttal

• rebuttal & conclusion

You have more choice in the order/structure of an argument essay.

• true

• false

Your CLAIM is written the exact same as a thesis statement would be written.

• true

• false

(Select all that apply) A CLAIM is...

• clear

• precise

• unbiased

• objective

(Looking for 2 words specifically) My CLAIM should be...

What is the point of a counterclaim?

• to help prove my point

• to go directly against my claim

• to make my essay longer

• to confuse my readers

Each body paragraph must have a counterclaim.

• true

• false

If a REBUTTAL's point is to prove WHY my COUNTERCLAIM is false, it could also be considered another _________ for my claim.