Argument Terms Study Quiz

What is the purpose of an argument?

• To use subjective language

• To summarize the topic

• To provide evidence for a claim

• To express personal opinions

Which term refers to the first lines of a writing meant to get a reader’s attention?

• Thesis

• Wrap-up Sentence

• Hook

• Rebuttal

What is the purpose of a wrap-up sentence in a body paragraph?

• To introduce a new idea

• To restate the topic sentence

• To provide evidence

• To present a counterclaim

What does the term 'rebuttal' refer to in an argument?

• The conclusion paragraph

• The evidence supporting a claim

• The response to opponents' arguments

• The first sentence of a body paragraph

Which term refers to the last paragraph of a writing that restates the thesis and offers last thoughts to end the writing?

• Reasons

• Transitions

• Topic Info/Background

• Conclusion Paragraph

What is the purpose of a body paragraph topic sentence?

• To tell what reason the paragraph is about

• To introduce a new idea

• To explain the thesis

• To provide evidence

What is the main function of evidence in an argument?

• To gain reader attention

• To support each reason

• To discredit the counterclaim

• To restate the thesis

What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?

• To introduce a new topic

• To restate the thesis and offer last thoughts

• To present a counterclaim

• To provide evidence for the claim

Which term refers to the subject or what the argument is about?

• Thesis

• Reasons

• Claim

• Topic

What is the purpose of a commentary in a body paragraph?

• To provide a counterclaim

• To explain and extend the evidence

• To introduce a new idea

• To restate the topic sentence