Argumentative Essay Writing Introduction Quiz

Imagine you're writing an essay about the importance of clean energy. What is the purpose of the hook in the introduction paragraph of this essay?

• To catch the readers' attention

• To summarize the main idea of the essay

• To provide background information on the topic

• To conclude the essay

Imagine you are writing an essay about the impact of climate change. How many paragraphs are typically included in such an essay?

• Two to four paragraphs

• Three to five paragraphs

• Eight to ten paragraphs

• Five to seven paragraphs

What is the main purpose of the thesis statement in an essay?

• To present the main idea and supporting reasons

• To provide background information

• To summarize the main idea of the essay

• To introduce the topic

Imagine you're writing an essay on the importance of environmental conservation. Which type of hook uses a wise quote to capture the readers' attention?

• Contradiction

• Wise quote

• Interesting question

• Surprising fact or statistic

Imagine you're writing an essay about the importance of clean energy. What is the purpose of the hook in the introduction paragraph of this essay?

• To conclude the essay

• To provide background information on the topic

• To summarize the main idea of the essay

• To catch the readers' attention

When drafting an argumentative essay about the impact of climate change, which of these components is NOT typically included?

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body Paragraphs

• Setting

When drafting the introduction of an argumentative essay on the impact of climate change, which of the following is NOT typically included?

• Hook

• Claim

• Summarize the Issue

• Evidence

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• to persuade the reader

• to tell an interesting story

• to entertain the reader

• to give information about a topic

Which quote supports the claim that we should stop using screens for a week?

• "Screens cause students to be distracted and they cannot learn as well."

• "Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently."

• "Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years."

• "Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years."

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

In the context of writing an essay on the effects of global warming, in which part of the essay will you include your evidence?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Hook

• Conclusion

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1