Comp 2 Argumentative Essay

Reorder the parts of the body paragraph of the argumentative essay

• Evidence

• Refutation/ rebuttal

• Topic sentence

• Commentary

• Counter-argument

The introduction should be written in the following order:

• Hook

• Thesis statement

• Background information

What parts should be included in the thesis?

• Your point of view/opinion

• Your stance + main arguments

• Main arguments

• All the points of view out there

The conclusion is mainly restating the introduction, thesis, and ending on a strong positive note.

• True

• False

Each body paragraph should include several main arguments.

• True

• False

A hook is composed of only the following:​ (a)   ​ ​ (b)   ​ ​ (c)   ​ (d)  

• A quote
• An anecdote
• Shocking statistics
• A question
• Background information
• Your opinion

Each body paragraph should include a Counter-argument and a refutation.

• True

• False

Evidence used in argumentative essays includes​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)  

• Research studies
• Statistics
• Expert's opinion on a topic
• Examples
• My thoughts
• Elaboration
• general statements

Topic sentence should mention the

The counter-argument in an argumentative essay is the opposing view of the specific main argument mentioned in the body paragraph.

• True

• False