Argumentative Essay

Argumentative Essay

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English

11th Grade

Hard

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of an argumentative essay?

To narrate a personal experience

To describe a place, thing, or event

To persuade the reader about a particular point of view

To compare and contrast two or more things

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which element is crucial for the introduction paragraph of an argumentative essay?

A detailed description of the author's favorite character

A thesis statement that clearly states the argument

A summary of the essay's conclusion

An anecdote unrelated to the essay's topic

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of evidence is most effective in an argumentative essay?

Personal opinions

Anecdotal evidence

Factual evidence from credible sources

Hypothetical scenarios

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should a writer address counterarguments in an argumentative essay?

Ignore them to strengthen their own argument

Mention them briefly without any rebuttal

Acknowledge them and provide evidence to refute them

Agree with them to avoid controversy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best way to conclude an argumentative essay?

By introducing a new argument

By summarizing the main points and restating the thesis in a new way

By asking the reader a new question

By providing detailed descriptions of each argument

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong thesis statement in an argumentative essay?

It is debatable

It is a fact

It is specific

It clearly states a position

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do topic sentences play in the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay?

They provide evidence to support the thesis statement

They conclude the argument of the essay

They introduce the main idea of the paragraph

They offer a counterargument to the thesis

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