How does a counterclaim function in an argumentative essay?

It introduces an opposing viewpoint and refutes it to strengthen the main argument.

It provides additional support to the main claim of the essay.

It serves as the conclusion of the essay, summarizing the main points.

It replaces the thesis statement if the initial argument is proven wrong.

What is the purpose of using signal words in writing?

To clarify the writer's intent and guide the reader through the text

Which of the following best defines a thesis statement?

The central argument or claim of an essay

A brief summary of the main points of an essay

A detailed description of the methodology used in research

An overview of the background information on the topic

Where is the thesis statement typically found in an essay?

At the beginning of the introduction

Which of the following best describes a topic sentence?

A sentence that introduces the main idea of a paragraph

A sentence that provides evidence to support the main argument

A sentence that concludes the argument presented in the essay

A sentence that offers a counterargument to the thesis statement

How does a topic sentence relate to the thesis statement of an essay?

It supports the thesis statement by introducing a main idea that will be discussed

It contradicts the thesis statement to provide balance

It provides a detailed example of the thesis statement

It restates the thesis statement in every paragraph

What is the importance of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

To introduce the central idea of the paragraph and set the tone

To provide a transition between different paragraphs

To cite sources used in the development of the paragraph

How should a direct quote from a source be formatted in the text according to MLA guidelines?

By using quotation marks and including the author's last name and page number in parentheses

By italicizing the quote and including the page number in parentheses

By underlining the quote and citing the author's first name

By highlighting the quote in bold and providing a footnote

What is the purpose of including in-text citations in academic writing?

To give credit to the sources of information and avoid plagiarism

To increase the word count of the essay

To provide background information on the topic

To make the essay more visually appealing

If I want to use a quotation in my essay that is really long (4 lines of text or longer) I should...

Use it as it is and make sure to cite it.

Which of the following is an effective characteristic of a call to action?

Clearly stating what action you want the reader to take

Being vague about the desired action

Using passive voice to make a request

Leaving the decision entirely up to the reader without guidance

Argumentative Essay Background

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of sentence is this? "It's absurd how Americans are buying water when there are more reliable systems in place already."

Commentary (CM)

Concrete Detail (CD)

Counterclaim

Hook/Attention Grabber

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a claim?

the central argument

quotes and paraphrases you pull directly from the text in order to support your argument

explains to the reader why and how the quotes and paraphrases that were used helps prove the claim to be true

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is evidence?

the central argument

quotes and paraphrases you pull directly from the text in order to support your argument

explains to the reader why and how the quotes and paraphrases that were used helps prove the claim to be true

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is commentary?

the central argument

quotes and paraphrases you pull directly from the text in order to support your argument

explains to the reader why and how the quotes and paraphrases help prove the claim to be true

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The speech states, “... one day right there in Alabama little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers” (King).

This sentence is:

Evidence

Commentary

Neither

Both

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The correct ratio of evidence to commentary is:

1 evidence : 1 commentary

1 evidence : 2 commentary

2 evidence : 1 commentary

2 evidence : 2 commentary

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the purpose of using evidence in an argumentative essay?

To provide personal opinions and anecdotes to make the essay more relatable

To offer facts, statistics, or quotes to support the essay's claims

To restate the essay's thesis in different words

To introduce new topics that are not covered in the essay's thesis

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Argumentative Essay Background

What type of sentence is this? "It's absurd how Americans are buying water when there are more reliable systems in place already."

What is a claim?

What is evidence?

What is commentary?

The speech states, “... one day right there in Alabama little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers” (King).This sentence is:

The correct ratio of evidence to commentary is:

Which of the following best describes the purpose of using evidence in an argumentative essay?

How does a counterclaim function in an argumentative essay?

Which of the following is an example of a signal word indicating contrast?

What is the purpose of using signal words in writing?

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The speech states, “... one day right there in Alabama little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers” (King).

This sentence is: