Argumentative Essay Overall Review

What rhetorical device do Argumentative Essays rely on?

• Pathos - Appeal to emotions

• Ethos - Appeal to doing the right thing

• Logos - Appeal to logic (doing the smart thing)

• All of the above

What is the goal of argumentative writing?

• To convince the reader to take a specific action

• To get the reader to agree with you/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 provide a narrative or tell a story to the reader

What is the first step you should take before beginning to write an argumentative essay according to the provided resources?

• Create an outline

• Read and understand the source information

• Start writing the first draft immediately

• Develop a graphic organizer

Which of the following is NOT a great way to gather your thoughts and develop a plan before writing an argumentative essay?

• T-chart

• Webs

• Outlines

• Google search

• Brainstorming

Why is the introductory paragraph of any essay especially important?

• It provides a summary of the entire essay.

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

• It contains the most detailed information.

• It is usually the longest paragraph.

What should the introduction of an argumentative essay provide for the reader? Choose all correct responses.

• Identification of counterclaim

• Identification of the topic covered in the essay.

• A blueprint that the reader can follow through the essay.

• The essay's main idea.

• Credible evidence to support the position

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

• To provide a detailed argument

• To generate interest

• To outline the main points

• To offer a conclusion

What does the Bridge do in the introduction paragraph of an essay?

• It concludes the essay

• It generates interest

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

• It lists the references used in the essay

What is a Thesis Statement in an introduction paragraph of an argumentative essay supposed to present?

• A summary of the essay

• The position statement and three main points that blueprint the organization of the rest of the essay

• A hook to capture the reader's attention

• A bridge to the body of the essay without stating the main points

Where is the thesis statement usually found in an essay?

• In the conclusion paragraph

• At the beginning of each body paragraph

• At the end of the introduction paragraph

• In the abstract