Argumentative Terms

What is a claim in an argumentative essay?

• A statement that cannot be supported with evidence

• A fact that is widely accepted

• The conclusion of the essay

• The writer's position or opinion on a specific topic or issue.

What is a counterargument and how does it strengthen an argument?

• A counterargument is an opposing argument that strengthens an argument by addressing potential objections.

• A counterargument is a completely unrelated argument that weakens the original argument

• A counterargument is a repetition of the original argument that confuses the audience

• A counterargument is a personal opinion that has no impact on the original argument

Why is evidence important in supporting a claim?

• Evidence helps to support and validate the claim being made.

• Evidence is not important in supporting a claim

• Claims are better supported without evidence

• Evidence is only important in disproving a claim

Explain the role of reasoning in an argument.

• Reasoning has no impact on the validity of an argument

• Reasoning is irrelevant in forming a strong argument

• Reasoning is only important in emotional arguments

• Reasoning provides logical and rational support for the claims being made.

What is refutation (rebuttal) and how does it strengthen an argument?

• Refutation strengthens an argument by addressing and discrediting opposing viewpoints or counterarguments.

• Refutation strengthens an argument by agreeing with opposing viewpoints

• Refutation has no impact on the strength of an argument

• Refutation weakens an argument by ignoring opposing viewpoints

What is a call-to-action and when is it used in an argumentative essay?

• A call-to-action is a type of figurative language used to create imagery in an argumentative essay.

• A call-to-action is a rhetorical question used to engage the reader in an argumentative essay.

• A call-to-action is a type of evidence used in the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay.

• A statement that urges the reader to take a specific action, used in the conclusion of an argumentative essay.

How can evidence be effectively incorporated into an argument?

• By making emotional appeals and using personal anecdotes

• By ignoring any evidence that contradicts the argument

• By using vague generalizations and unsupported claims

• By providing specific examples, citing credible sources, and using logical reasoning to connect the evidence to the main point.

Why is it important to address counterarguments in an argumentative essay?

• To show that the writer has considered different perspectives and strengthen the overall argument.

• To avoid addressing any weaknesses in the argument and maintain a one-sided perspective

• To confuse the reader and make the essay more difficult to understand

• To ignore any opposing viewpoints and make the argument seem stronger

Explain the significance of a call-to-action in an argumentative essay.

• It prompts the reader to take a specific action or consider a particular viewpoint.

• It has no impact on the reader's perspective

• It is only relevant in the conclusion of the essay

• It is only used in persuasive essays, not argumentative essays