Argumentative Writing

Argumentative writing is writing that...

• primarily informs a reader about a topic

• doesn't take a side

• is neutral

• tries to convince the reader of something

Which of the following is NOT a main purpose of argumentative writing?

• to call to action or support a cause

• to explain how something works

• to make a change

• to prove something right or wrong

Which of the following is NOT part of an argumentative paper?

• A paragraph explaining the pros and cons of something

• An introduction with a hook and thesis

• Body paragraphs that explain the main argument and counter argument

• A conclusion that restates the thesis

BEFORE writing an argumentative paper, you should know your:

• Context

• Audience

• introduction

• conclusion

When writing an argumentative paper, it is better to be wishy washy, so you don't offend anyone.

• FALSE

• TRUE

In an argumentative paper, it is important to be able to back up your opinion with facts/examples/quotes from the story (if applicable); if your opinion can't be proven, you should change it.

• FALSE

• TRUE

When is it okay to write the word "I" in an argumentative paper?

• Never

• Only in the introduction, and only if you are using an anecdote as a hook

• In every sentence

• In the conclusion

An introduction should ALWAYS have which of the following TWO things?

• A hook

• A thesis

• An anecdote

• An outrageous fact

List three options you have for creating a hook

For our purposes, how many paragraphs should your argumentative paper contain?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4