Argument Writing Vocabulary Test

It is important to conduct research/read about a topic prior to writing. Evaluating the different views of an argument means to:

• Focus on one side only

• Ignore the opposing view

• Repeat the argument

• Weigh both sides

A claim that is meant to show the opposing side and rebut(shoot it down).

• Supporting detail

• Thesis Statement

• Main idea

• Counter Claim

The first sentence in the introduction that is designed to grab the reader's attention

• Hook

• Conclusion

• Fact

• Question

The last sentence of the introduction paragraph that contains the writer's major points is called:

• Thesis Statement/Claim

• Summary

• Introduction

• Evidence

Giving credit to the source of evidence is known as:

• Summarizing

• Cite/Citation

• Paraphrasing

• Quoting

A word, phrase, or sentence that helps move the writing from one topic to another is called a: (example: first, next, for example, in conclusion)

• Connector

• Transition

• Link

"Let me tell you", "Thank you for reading my essay", are examples of:

• No No Writing!!!

• Formal Style

• Conclusion

• Introduction

All are examples of credible sources EXCEPT:

• Edweek News article highlighting the rise in bullying in schools today.

• A research study by the National Institute of Health (NIH) detailing the emotional effects of bullying on teens.

• An interview with a grandma who was told that 8 years ago her granddaughter was bullied on the playground once.

• A documentary that told the personal stories of 3 high school teens who were bullied every day.

An ______ includes a hook, background information and a claim/thesis.

• introduction
• body paragraph
• source
• conclusion
• thesis statement

A statement that can be proven is a ________.

• fact
• opinion
• source
• cite
• bias