Argumentative Essay

What is the primary goal of an argumentative essay?

• To persuade the reader

• To present facts only

• To entertain the reader

• To argue with the reader

What is a thesis statement?

• The main idea of the essay

• A summary of the essay

• A question to the reader

• A list of sources

Which of the following is an example of an argumentative essay topic?

• Is chocolate better than candy?

• A biography of a famous person

• The history of chocolate

• How to bake a cake

Why is it important to choose one side of an argument in an essay?

• To make the essay longer

• To cover more topics

• To confuse the reader

• To maintain the writer's credibility

What should you provide to support your claims in an argumentative essay?

• Jokes

• Evidence

• Irrelevant information

• Opinions

How should you address counterarguments in your essay?

• Mention them without rebuttal

• Address them directly

• Ignore them

• Mock them

What is the purpose of the opposition paragraph in an argumentative essay?

• To list sources

• To provide a conclusion

• To address counterarguments

• To introduce the topic

Why is it important to keep a polite tone in an argumentative essay?

• To make the essay longer

• To ensure readers listen to you

• To entertain the reader

• To confuse the reader

What should you eliminate from your writing to maintain a polite tone?

• Exclamation points

• Evidence

• Counterarguments

• Thesis statement

What is NOT a purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To persuade

• To argue

• To entertain

• To inform