creative writing

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To persuade the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To tell an interesting story

• To give information about a topic

What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?

• Counterargument

• Conclusion

• Thesis statement

• Ex-claim

Which of these transitions would you use in the counterargument paragraph?

• However

• Also

• Similarly

• In conclusions

Your opinion (or the side you have chosen to represent) on a controversial topic is called...

• Argument

• Informational

• Explanatory

• Narrative

Facts and research that support your argument

• Commentary

• Counterclaim

• Evidence

• Refutation

What is the purpose of the summary in an argumentative essay?

• Explain the author's argument to the reader.

• Tell the reader what your essay is about.

• Restate your claims.

• Share information (facts) about the topic.

Which of these is NOT a part of an argumentative essay?

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body Paragraphs

• Setting

In which part of the argumentative essay will you include your evidence?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Hook

• Conclusion

Before choosing a position or side, you should

• develop a thesis

• write the introduction

• consider both sides

Once you choose a position/side, you should

• develop your claim/thesis
• develop an introduction
• outline your entire essay