Quiz on Argumentative essay vocabulary

What is a claim? 

• a statement used to support or prove the thesis
• quotations from a source
• the analysis explaining the meaning of evidence 
• a sentence that grabs your reader's attention 

A thesis statement is NOT... 

• the main point of the essay
• the main argument of the essay
• a summary
• opinion + reasons

What is true of the introductory paragraph? 

• ends with the thesis
• introduces the big idea of the essay
• starts with a hook
• all of these

What order do essays go in? 

• Introduction, Body Paragraph, Body Paragraph, Conclusion
• Body Paragraph, Introduction, Conclusion, Body Paragraph 
• Introduction, Body Paragraph, Conclusion, Body Paragraph
• Conclusion, Introduction, Body Paragraph, Body Paragraph

The act of convincing someone of your point of view.  The author uses a blend of facts and opinions to convince the audience.

• persuasion 
• argument
• description
• narrative

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

the person/people you are trying to convince

• audience
• opinion
• fact
• reason

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

a viewpoint that opposes your main argument

• supporting details
• transitions
• links
• counterarguments

Which of these is NOT a part of an argumentative essay?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Conclusion

• Setting

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To persuade the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To tell an interesting story

• To give information about a topic

What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?

• Counterargument

• Conclusion

• Thesis statement

• Ex-claim