Conclusion Paragraph in an Argumentative Essay

What are some of the most important elements that a conclusion paragraph in an argumentative essay should reflect?

• Summary of the essay, evidence, and examples

• Thesis restatement, counterclaim, and call to action

• Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion

• Grammar, punctuation, and spelling

What is a "Call to Action" in the context of an essay's conclusion?

• The main idea or argument of the essay

• A part of the essay that tells the reader what to do and inspires them to do it

• Identification of the issue

• A restatement of the hook

What does the restated thesis statement suggest as benefits of a four-day school week?

• It leads to improved test scores and better college admissions.

• It makes students happier, gets more teachers, and saves money for schools.

• It reduces the amount of homework and increases leisure time for students.

• It provides a longer summer break and more holidays throughout the year.

What is the purpose of the "Counterclaim Restatement" in the conclusion paragraph?

• To encourage readers to dismiss the idea of a four-day school week.

• To remind the reader of the best argument against your argument and rebut it one more time.

• To inform readers about the disadvantages of a four-day school week.

• To make the reader unsure of your position.

Which of the following should be avoided in formal writing to maintain credibility?

• Using phrases like "In this essay, I will..."

• Including evidence to support your arguments

• Following the rules of good grammar and mechanics

• Writing in the third person

When writing formally, why should you avoid using second-person pronouns like "you"?

• It makes the writing more engaging

• It directly addresses the reader, which is not appropriate in formal writing

• It helps to clarify the message

• It is considered more polite

What type of language is recommended to be avoided in formal writing?

• Informal language such as "gotta," "wanna," "gonna," "stuff," etc.

• Technical jargon that is specific to the subject

• Vocabulary that is too advanced for the general audience

• Language that is too formal and difficult to understand

Which of the following is important to do when quoting textual evidence?

• Neglecting to punctuate the sentences

• Properly punctuating the sentences

• Using as many quotes as possible to fill space

• Paraphrasing all the evidence to avoid punctuation

How should titles of articles, poems, and short stories be formatted in formal writing?

• They should be italicized

• They should be underlined

• They should be punctuated with quotation marks

• They should be written in all caps

What is the correct way to format titles of novels, books, and longer works in formal writing?

• They should be punctuated with quotation marks

• They should be italicized

• They should be underlined

• They should be written in all caps