Argumentative Essay Quiz

Possible purposes for an argumentative essay include which of the following:

• To inform or explain a subject

• To describe a personal experience

• To bring about some action on reader’s part

• To change the reader’s point of view

How many paragraphs should an 8th grade level argumentative essay have?

• 4 paragraphs

• 6 paragraphs

• 5 paragraphs

• 3 paragraphs

What should be included in the introduction paragraph of an argumentative essay?

• Counter-argument & Rebuttal

• The Projected Plan

• A Call to Action

• Your Claim

What should the conclusion paragraph of an argumentative essay include (choose all that apply)?

• A call to action

• the introduction of your rebuttal

• A summary of the plan

• The third and fourth reasons supporting your claim

What is the purpose of the body paragraph 3 in an argumentative essay?

• To present your first reason

• To state the claim(s)

• To introduce the text(s)

• To present the counter-argument

In an argumentative essay, you should NEVER acknowledge the other side's argument.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• IT DEPENDS

In which paragraph of an argumentative essay will you use NVF?

• First Body Paragraph

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• NVF is only used in informative essays

True or False: In an argumentative essay, it's okay if you don't 'pick a side' so long as you thoroughly present both sides arguments.

• False

• True

• It depends

• All of the above