Argumentative Writing

What is a claim in argumentative writing?

• A claim in argumentative writing is a statement or proposition that a writer intends to support or prove.

• A claim in argumentative writing is a statement or proposition that a writer is unsure about.

• A claim in argumentative writing is a statement or proposition that a writer does not support or prove.

• A claim in argumentative writing is a statement or proposition that a writer intends to disprove.

What is a counterargument in argumentative writing?

• Supporting evidence or examples

• Conclusion or summary

• Opposing viewpoint or argument

• Introduction or background information

What is evidence in argumentative writing?

• Anecdotes that support a claim or thesis statement.

• Emotional appeals that support a claim or thesis statement.

• Facts, examples, statistics, or expert opinions that support a claim or thesis statement.

• Personal opinions that support a claim or thesis statement.

What is the purpose of an introduction in argumentative writing?

• To summarize the main points of the argument.

• To present counterarguments and refute them.

• To conclude the essay and provide a final thought.

• To provide background information, establish the topic, and present the thesis statement.

What is the purpose of a conclusion in argumentative writing?

• To summarize the main points and restate the thesis statement

• To present additional supporting details.

• To provide a personal opinion on the topic.

• To introduce new evidence and counterarguments.

Which subtopic of argumentative writing focuses on stating a position or viewpoint?

• claim

• counterclaim

• evidence

• rebuttal

Which subtopic of argumentative writing focuses on addressing opposing viewpoints?

• rebuttal

• opposing argument

• contradiction

• counterargument

Which subtopic of argumentative writing focuses on providing supporting facts and examples?

• conclusion

• thesis statement

• evidence

• counterargument

Which subtopic of argumentative writing introduces the topic and grabs the reader's attention?

• Counterargument

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Thesis statement

Which subtopic of argumentative writing summarizes the main points and restates the thesis?

• Conclusion

• Counterargument

• Body paragraphs

• Introduction