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What is an argumentative essay?

• An essay in which a scene is described and narrated.

• An essay that explains how a process is done.

• An essay that presents a point of view with factual evidence.

• An essay that utilizes a point of view to convince you of an idea or a product.

A typical argumentative essay is comprised of three or more paragraphs.

• True

• False

What is valid evidence to be used when supporting your argument?

• Statistics.

• Personal experience.

• Confirmed facts.

• All of the above.

Which is the classic structure of an argumentative essay?

• The Rogerian model.

• The Toulmin model

• The Fers model

• The Rutherfornian model

Argumentative essays are commonly used to convince you to take a side.

• True

• False

Argumentatives essays help discover the truth.

• True

• False

What other purpose do the argumentative essays serve?

• They help settle disputes.

• They help the world be a better place.

• They expose different notions for entertainment.

• All of the above.

The thesis statement is a quick summary of the introduction to ease you into the actual content.

• True

• False

What does the Rogerian model do?

• It analyzes two side of an argument.

• It reaches an objective conclusion.

• All of the above.

• It weighs strengths and weaknesses.

A counterclaim is a statement that directly opposes a claim.

• True

• False