Argumentative Vocabulary

What are extraneous details in writing?

• Supporting evidence

• Relevant ideas

• Main ideas

• Unnecessary information

What is the purpose of a supporting sentence?

• To summarize the paragraph

• To confuse the reader

• To introduce a new topic

• To provide additional evidence

What is bias in writing?

• A personal judgment or opinion

• A negative judgment

• A neutral judgment

• A positive judgment

What is the central argument in a piece of writing?

• A supporting detail

• The dominant and controlling argument

• A minor point

• A counterargument

What does logic refer to in argumentative writing?

• The use of anecdotes

• The science of reasoning

• The use of emotions

• The use of rhetoric

What is the role of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To provide a summary of the essay

• To state the main point or argument of the essay

• To provide a counterargument

• To confuse the reader

What does coherence mean in writing?

• The use of complex vocabulary

• The logical and consistent interconnection of ideas

• The use of unnecessary information

• The use of personal judgment

What is the role of an introduction in an essay?

• To provide a summary of the essay

• To state the main point or argument of the essay

• To introduce the topic and set the tone of the essay

• To provide a counterargument

What does a transition sentence do in a paragraph?

• It introduces a new topic

• It provides additional evidence

• It confuses the reader

• It connects ideas and improves the flow of the text

What is the purpose of a counterargument in an essay?

• To provide a summary of the essay

• To state the main point or argument of the essay

• To provide a different perspective and strengthen the main argument

• To confuse the reader