Argument Essay Pre Assessment Quiz

What is an argumentative essay?

• a piece of writing that promotes fighting

• an argument about essays

• a piece of writing that makes a claim about a controversial issue

• an argument between students

What is the meaning of the word, "claim" as it applies to an argumentative essay?

• the attitude that the writer will argue

  towards the topic

• the opinion of a student when writing an essay

• the lines in a poem

• the introduction in an essay

True or False? A good argumentative essay should typically include a claim or thesis statement, supporting evidence, counterclaim, and a brief conclusion.

• True

• False

Which step in the five paragraph structure is the Introductory paragraph?

• Step 1

• Step 2

• Step 3

• Step 4

Which of the following is crucial to the introductory paragraph in an argument essay?

• Introductory paragraph

• Claim or Thesis Statement

• Body paragraph

• Conclusion

The paragraph that outlines the topic, provides a hook, background information, outlines the evidence and states the claim is

• the conclusion

• the body paragraph

• the introductory paragraph

• the first paragraph

A clear, concise, one-sentence summary of your main stance or position on a topic

• conclusion

• controlling idea

• topic sentence

• claim

How many body paragraphs are in a typical argumentative essay?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 4

The paragraphs that explain the reasons why you support your thesis or claim are the

• Introductory parapraphs

• Body paragraphs

• Conclusion

True or False? The Conclusion is where you back up all of your claims.

• True

• False