AW-argumentation

What's the problem with the following thesis:

"Phones have both good and bad sides, and can be used for productive and unproductive activities."

• It's too long

• It's too narrow

• It's not arguable

• It's not reasonable

Which of the following is NOT part of the introduction to an argumentative essay?

• Hook

• supporting details

• Thesis statement

• Acknowledging the other opinion

An argumentative thesis staement should contain....(choose more than one answer)

• Acknowleding other opinion

• topic

• author's opinion

• plan of development

• neutral stance

In an argumentative essay, how many paragraphs support your claim?

• One

• Two or more

What is the term for the opposite opinion. (choose more than one answer)

• counterargument

• opposing claim

• other opinion

• supporters

What is a good lead-in to the opposing claim sentence.

(choose more than one)

• Some people believe that ...

• Some might argue that ...

• Critics of ..... claim that..

• My opponents calim that...

Counterarguments should state what ___ believe about your topic.

• Others who might argue against you

• Researchers

• You, the author

• Supporters

What is the order of the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay?

• 1.Proclaim

  2.Proclaim

  3.Counterarguent & rebuttal

• 1. Paragraph for

  2. Paragraph against

In the 3rd body paragraph, we only state the counterargument?

• True

• False

What comes after presenting the counterargument?

• Rebuttal /refutation

• Conclusion