Introduction to the Argumentative Essay

What are the three forms of rhetoric that both Argumentative Essays and Persuasive Essays rely on?

• Pathos, Ethos, and Logos

• Pathos, Ethos, and Kairos

• Logos, Kairos, and Ethos

• Pathos, Logos, and Chronos

What distinguishes Argumentative Essays from Persuasive Essays?

• Argumentative Essays rely on Pathos

• Argumentative Essays rely on Ethos

• Argumentative Essays rely on Logos

• Argumentative Essays rely on Kairos

What is the goal of argumentative writing?

• To convince the reader to take a specific action

• To get the reader to agree with your point of view on a particular topic

• To get the reader to acknowledge that your side of an issue/topic is valid and deserves consideration

• To entertain the reader with a story or narrative

What should you start with when you begin writing an essay?

• An interesting fact

• A body paragraph

• A thesis statement

• A hook

Why is the introductory paragraph especially important in an essay?

• It contains the conclusion of the essay.

• It is usually the longest paragraph.

• It is the first impression that readers get of you.

• It should repeat the main ideas at the end of the essay.

What is the purpose of the Hook in an introduction paragraph?

• To provide a detailed explanation of the main argument

• To generate interest in the topic

• To outline the main points of the essay

• To identify the topic and provide background information

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the Bridge do in an introduction paragraph?

• It concludes the argument presented in the essay

• It generates interest in the topic

• It identifies the topic or issue to be addressed and provides necessary background information

• It presents the writer's qualifications

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To outline the main supporting points of your argument

• To provide a blueprint for the essay's structure

• To state the position you are going to support throughout the essay

• All of the above

Where is the thesis statement usually found in an essay?

• In the conclusion paragraph

• At the beginning of the body paragraphs

• At the end of the introduction paragraph

• In the abstract

What is the purpose of "The HOOK" in an essay?

• To summarize the main points of the essay

• To provide a great start by grabbing the reader's attention

• To list the references used in the essay

• To argue the main point of the essay