Quiz on Argumentative Writing

What is the author's purpose in argumentative writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To provide information about a topic

• To persuade the reader to agree with a certain viewpoint

• To describe a personal experience

What is the main purpose of argumentative writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To describe a scene

Which of the following best describes the purpose of evidence in argumentative writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide support for the author's claim

• To distract from the main argument

• To introduce new topics

In an argumentative essay, what should the author use to support their claim?

• Personal opinions

• evidence (cite)

• Emotional appeals only

• Vague statements

What should the author do in the closing sentence of an argumentative essay?

• Introduce new evidence

• Restate the claim or topic

• Ignore the opposing viewpoints

• Use emotional language

Which of the following is an example of evidence (cite) in an argumentative essay?

• A statistic or fact from the passage

• a made up story

What does the author use to make their argument more convincing to the reader?

• Personal anecdotes

• Logical reasoning and evidence

• Emotional language only

• Repetitive statements

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

• To summarize the main points

• To express the author's opinion or position

• To entertain the reader

• To provide examples and evidence

Why is it important for the author to include evidence in their argumentative essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the essay longer

• To support the author's claims and persuade the reader

• To introduce new topics

What is a claim in an argumentative essay?

• A statement that expresses the author's opinion or position

• A summary of the main points of the essay