Anatomy of an Argument Quiz

What are the five things that a good argument should have?

• Setting, situation, positioning, evidence, and justification

• Context, thesis, line of reasoning, evidence, and conclusion

• Background, claims, evidence, reasoning, and conclusion

• Introduction, body, conclusion, evidence, and significance

What is the purpose of the context in an argument?

• To justify the existence of the essay

• To restate the thesis and conclusion

• To introduce the topic and provide background information

• To summarize the evidence and claims

What is the role of a thesis in an argument?

• To support the purpose of the argument

• To provide evidence for the claims

• To organize the claims in a logical order

• To introduce the topic and provide background information

What is a line of reasoning in an argument?

• The logical ordering of claims in an argument

• The evidence that supports the claims

• The conclusion that restates the thesis

• The introduction of the topic and background information

How many pieces of evidence should support each claim in an argument?

• Three

• Four

• Two

• One

What should the conclusion of an argument do?

• Provide background information and context

• Call the reader to action or provide a solution

• Introduce a new topic for discussion

• Restate the thesis and claims

What is the purpose of justifying the existence of the essay in the conclusion?

• To validate the time spent by the reader

• To summarize the evidence and claims

• To introduce a new argument

• To provide background information and context

What is the recommended grade level for understanding the anatomy of an argument?

• Grade 6

• Grade 9

• Grade 12

• College level

What is the purpose of a call to action in an argument?

• To validate the time spent by the reader

• To summarize the evidence and claims

• To urge the reader to take action based on the argument

• To introduce a new topic for discussion

What is the role of evidence in an argument?

• To restate the thesis and conclusion

• To justify the existence of the essay

• To support the claims and line of reasoning

• To introduce the topic and provide background information