How to Write an Argument Essay

What is the primary goal of an argumentative essay?

• To narrate a personal experience

• To describe a process or event

• To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint

• To compare and contrast different topics

What should the introduction paragraph of an argumentative essay include?

• A thesis statement, a hook, and some background information

• A summary of the essay

• A detailed argument

• Evidence supporting the thesis

What is a thesis statement?

• A question to engage the reader

• A detailed description of the topic

• A brief summary of the essay

• A statement that clearly presents the main argument

What role does the hook play in an argumentative essay?

• It provides the main argument

• It presents the conclusion

• It summarizes the essay

• It grabs the reader's attention

How many body paragraphs should an argumentative essay have at the minimum?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the purpose of the body paragraphs in an argumentative essay?

• To introduce new topics

• To summarize the essay

• To present the conclusion

• To provide evidence supporting the thesis statement

What distinguishes an argumentative essay from a persuasive essay?

• An argumentative essay only presents one side of an argument

• A persuasive essay is longer than an argumentative essay

• A persuasive essay considers multiple viewpoints

• An argumentative essay considers both sides of an argument

How should opposing viewpoints be presented in an argumentative essay?

• By ignoring them

• By agreeing with them

• By presenting them and then refuting them with evidence

• By only stating the opposing viewpoint

What is the main difference in the presentation of evidence between an argumentative and a persuasive essay?

• Argumentative essays use less evidence

• Persuasive essays consider only one side's evidence

• Argumentative essays present evidence for both sides

• Persuasive essays use fictional evidence

Why is it important to consider counterarguments in an argumentative essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the essay longer

• To strengthen the essay's argument by addressing opposing views

• To change the essay's thesis