Argumentative Essay Quiz

The main purpose of an argument is

• to entertain

• to persuade

• to inform

What is a claim?

• states what you are arguing for and about

• a bad thing to make about something

• a fact

• a debate

In what part of the essay does your claim belong?

• conclusion

• body paragraph

• anywhere

• introduction

A successful argument uses _______ to support their claim.

• opinions

• sentences

• evidence

The paragraph that restates the claim and summarizes evidence.

• introduction

• conclusion

• body paragraph