Argumentative Writing Quiz

A counterclaim is the opposing side to the claim of the essay

• True

• False

What is a thesis statement?

• the logical reasons for rejecting the claim

• a sentence in which you state your claim and a brief description of your reasons

• evidence from the passage

• a sentence that tells the reader the topic being discussed

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

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body Paragraphs

• Characters

What is a rebuttal?

• The available body of facts or information related to a claim or topic.

• A statement made by someone that goes against the claim.

• The sentence at the beginning of the essay that grabs the reader's attention

• A counterargument or your response to the counterclaim explaining why it is incorrect/unproven. It is logical reasoning for rejecting the counterclaim.

What is evidence?

• A statement made by someone that goes against the claim.

• A counterargument or your response to the counterclaim explaining why it is incorrect/unproven.

• The available body of facts or information related to a claim or topic.

• The sentence at the beginning of the essay that grabs the reader's attention.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

The position that supports one side of an argument that the essay is focused on is called a(n)

• claim

• evidence

• counterclaim

• hook

What order do argumentative essays go in?

• Introduction, 1st Reason - Body Paragraph, 2nd Reason - Body Paragraph, Counterclaim and Rebuttal - Body Paragraph, Conclusion

• Introduction, 1st reason - Body Paragraph, Conclusion, 2nd Reason - Body Paragraph

• 1st Reason - Body Paragraph, Introduction, Conclusion, 2nd Reason - Body Paragraph

• Conclusion, Introduction, 1st Reason - Body Paragraph, 2nd Reason - Body Paragraph

The main points of an essay that support the claim are called

• Claim

• Reasons

• Evidence

• Hook

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is a learning assignment that directs students to write about a particular topic in a particular way?

• Writing Prompt

• Evidence

• Claim

• Checklist

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

What do we call the opening part of an essay that is meant to get the reader's attention?

• Introduction

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• Background information