Writing an Argumentative Essay

Which are the three characteristics of a strong thesis statement?

• Clear

• Grounded

• General

• Specific

• Focused

What is the function of the rebuttal?

• To state why the counter argument is not valid

• To state why the counter argument is valid

• To state why the counter argument is correct

• To state why your position is wrong

A counter argument is made up of the following parts, EXCEPT:

• Argument

• Rebuttal

• Claim

• Supporting evidence

You must ALWAYS justify your reasoning in an argument

• True

• False

Which one of the following is in an argument, but is not always necessary?

• Claim

• Supporting evidence

• Rebuttal

• Closing statement

When writing a thesis statement, you should avoid:

• Justifying your judgment

• Being too specific

• Clarifying your angle

• Being too general

Point by point structure is best suited when...

• Your arguments are different from your rebuttals

• You want to disprove myths

• The rebuttals are the strongest part of the essay

• The arguments are the strongest part of your essay

Block structure is best suited when...

• Your arguments are different from your rebuttals

• You want to disprove myths

• The rebuttals are the strongest part of the essay

• The arguments are the strongest part of your essay