Argumentative Vocabulary Terms Quiz

What is a claim in an argumentative essay?

• The main argument or point that the writer is trying to make

• A summary of the opposing viewpoint

• A personal anecdote unrelated to the topic

• A type of evidence used to support the writer's point

Why is it important to include a clear claim in an argumentative essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To hide the writer's position

• To make the essay longer

• To clearly state the writer's position and guide the reader through the essay.

What is a counterclaim and how does it differ from a claim?

• A counterclaim is a claim made to ignore a previous claim, while a claim is a statement made to assert a fact or belief.

• A counterclaim is a claim made to withdraw a previous claim, while a claim is a statement made to assert a fact or belief.

• A counterclaim is a claim made to rebut a previous claim, while a claim is a statement made to assert a fact or belief.

• A counterclaim is a claim made to support a previous claim, while a claim is a statement made to assert a fact or belief.

Explain the purpose of including a counterclaim in an argumentative essay.

• To acknowledge and address opposing viewpoints, making the argument more persuasive and balanced.

• To avoid addressing any opposing viewpoints

• To ignore opposing viewpoints and make the argument one-sided

• To confuse the reader with conflicting information

How can evidence be used to strengthen the reasoning in an argumentative essay?

• By providing specific examples, statistics, or expert opinions to back up the claims made in the essay.

• By making unsupported claims and generalizations

• By including irrelevant information and off-topic examples

• By using emotional language and personal anecdotes

What is the role of reasoning in an argumentative essay?

• Creating confusion and uncertainty

• Adding irrelevant information

• Undermining the writer's claims

• Supporting the writer's claims and persuading the audience

How does strong reasoning contribute to the overall effectiveness of an argumentative essay?

• Strong reasoning makes the essay less persuasive

• Strong reasoning provides logical and convincing support for the main points of the essay.

• Strong reasoning has no impact on the effectiveness of an argumentative essay

• Strong reasoning is irrelevant in an argumentative essay

Why is it important to include a call to action in an argumentative essay?

• To make the essay longer and more detailed

• To avoid making a clear point or argument

• To motivate the reader to take a specific action or change their perspective.

• To confuse the reader with conflicting information

What is a counterclaim?

• Your position in an argument

• The opposing view of your claim

• The closing statement

• The counter where you claim something

What is a rebuttal?

• A response to the counterclaim that weakens the opposing view

• Support for the counterclaim

• Words used to make paragraphs flow smoothly

• Evidence