Argumentative essay quiz

What is an Argumentative essay ?

• an essay where you investigate the topic

• an essay where you collect, generate, and evaluate evidence

• an essay where establish a position on the topic in a concise manner.

• All of the above

What is persuasion ?

• The art of telling the truth

• The action or fact of persuading

  someone or of being persuaded to do or

  believe something.

• The art of telling lies

• The art of convincing a friend

What is the person you are arguing against called

What is the idea that you are supporting in a argumentative essay called ?

Arguing your side makes you the what ?

What is an argument that stands in opposition to your

argument/claim ?

• Counterclaim

• opposing argument

• opponents position

• the liars side of the story

When writing a Argumentative essay your main goal is to what ?

• Give information

• grab the readers attention

• Persuade

• Tell a story

What is the last section of your argumentative essay ?

• Introduction

• Title

• Conclusion

• Body paragraphs

Which of these is not a structure for an introduction ?

• Personal Anecdote

• Question

• Quote

• A false idea

What is the most important sentence in your argumentative essay

• Thesis

• counterclaim

• supporting sentence

• quoted evidence