Argumentative Essay Quiz

How many paragraphs should an argumentative essay have at a minimum?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What is the purpose of the hook in an argumentative essay's introduction?

• To summarize the main points

• To present the counterargument

• To grab the reader's attention

• To provide supporting evidence

What does the conclusion paragraph of an argumentative essay contain?

• A restatement of the thesis and a concluding statement

• A new claim to support the argument

• A summary of the body paragraphs without restating the thesis

• An introduction of a new topic for future discussion

What is the role of Body Paragraph #3 in an argumentative essay?

• To introduce the first reason supporting the claim

• To introduce an opposing claim and provide a turn-back

• To summarize the essay's main points

• To restate the thesis statement

What is the purpose of the lead in an introductory paragraph of an essay?

• To provide a detailed argument

• To summarize the conclusion of the essay

• To hook the reader and encourage them to keep reading

• To present the thesis statement

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for writing a lead in an introductory paragraph?

• Quote by a famous person

• Anecdote

• Detailed analysis

• Strong statement

What should the thesis statement in an essay do?

• Address the argument and prove the claim

• Provide a summary of the essay's main points

• Offer a counterargument to the main argument

• List all the sources and references for the essay

Which key words are suggested to form the thesis statement?

• Reasons, Benefits, Advantages or Disadvantages

• Facts, Opinions, Myths or Legends

• Hypothesis, Theories, Models or Frameworks

• Arguments, Counterarguments, Evidence or Examples

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph of an argumentative essay?

• To provide a statistic to support the thesis

• To introduce a reason people should be convinced by the argument

• To conclude the argument of the essay

• To bridge the evidence with the argument's claim

How many pieces of evidence should be included to support the thesis statement in a body paragraph?

• At least 1-2 pieces of evidence

• At least 2-3 pieces of evidence

• At least 3-4 pieces of evidence

• At least 4-5 pieces of evidence