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Argumentative Writing Quiz

Authored by Adam Knight

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

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Argumentative Writing Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of Argumentative Writing?

Writing that supports an opinion without evidence.

Writing that chooses a position and defends it with evidence.

Writing that presents both sides of an issue without taking a stand.

Writing that describes a topic in detail without arguing.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term refers to a statement that can be proven or disproven?

Opinion

Argument

Fact

Editorial

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a Counterargument?

A statement that supports the main argument.

An argument that goes against the opposing argument.

A presentation of statistical evidence.

A statement that encourages action.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a Call to Action in argumentative writing?

To present mathematical evidence.

To encourage the reader to take a specific action.

To defend an argument with facts.

To support an opinion on a current issue.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an Editorial?

A piece of writing that presents both sides of an issue.

A piece of writing that supports an opinion on a current issue.

A piece of writing that defends a position without evidence.

A piece of writing that encourages the reader to take action.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many paragraphs MINIMUM should be in an argumentative essay?

Five

One

Two

Four

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

In an argumentative essay, which of the following is NOT included in an introductory paragraph?

An opening to get the reader's attention

a thesis statement

evidence to support

background information

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