Your thesis statement

Should be the first sentence of your introduction paragraph

Goes in your counter argument paragraph

Should be the last sentence of your introduction paragraph

Is defined as an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument

Is defined as a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong

Is where you argue for two opposing ideas at the same time in your essay

Is a bad option to include in an argumentative research essay

In your counter argument paragraph, you present a counter, then “refute” it. “Refute” means:

Prove why your counter argument is wrong

Explain why your counter argument is the better argument

Explain why both your argument and the counter argument are wrong

Explain why your argument and the counter argument are correct

Grabs the reader's attention at the beginning of your essay

Tells the main idea of your essay and your reasons

Ends your essay with a conclusion

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What does the term "Ethos" refer to in persuasive writing?

The credibility or ethical appeal used to convince the audience of the author's credibility

The emotional appeal used to persuade the audience

The logical appeal used to persuade the audience through reasoning

The use of humor to engage the audience

What does "Pathos" involve in the context of rhetoric?

Appealing to the audience's emotions to persuade them

Using credibility to persuade the audience

Using logic and reasoning to make an argument

The structure of the argument presented

Which of the following best defines "Logos"?

The logical appeal based on reasoning and evidence in an argument

The ethical appeal in an argument

The emotional appeal in an argument

The stylistic choices made in an argument

How can "Rhetoric" be best described?

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

The study of formal debate rules

The process of arguing without emotion

The use of digital tools in communication

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

To state the main argument or claim of the essay

To list all the sources used in the essay

To provide a summary of the essay

To introduce the author of the essay

Which of the following is an example of a strong thesis statement?

Pollution negatively affects health, the environment, and the economy.

Many people think pollution is bad.

Pollution is a topic that is talked about a lot.

Where is the thesis statement located?

At the end of the introduction paragraph.

The first sentence of your essay.

A separate sentence after the introduction.

Where does your thesis statement need to appear in your essay?

At the end of your introduction

At the beginning of your introduction

At the end of your entire essay

Rhetoric is the art of persuasion through effective communication and language usage.

Rhetoric is the study of rocks and minerals.

Rhetoric is a type of dance originating from South America.

Rhetoric is a form of martial arts practiced in ancient China.

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Essay Writing Quiz -11th

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11th Grade

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Practice Problem

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CCSS

RI.3.5, RI.11-12.5, RL.4.1

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26 questions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a thesis statement?

A brief summary of the main points of an essay

The first sentence in an introductory paragraph

A statement that presents the main argument or point of an essay

A question posed by the writer that the essay will answer

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a hook statement in an essay?

To summarize the essay's conclusion

To list the sources used in the essay

To provide a citation for the essay

To grab the reader's attention and encourage them to read further

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a counterargument?

An argument that supports the thesis statement

An argument that opposes the thesis statement

A summary of the essay

A type of citation

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are citations necessary in academic writing?

To increase the word count of the essay

To give credit to the sources of information and avoid plagiarism

To make the essay more interesting

To comply with formatting requirements only

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be included at the top of the Works Cited page?

Works Cited Page

Bibliography

Works Cited

None of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should the title of the Works Cited page be formatted?

Bolded

Italicized

Underlined

None of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On the Works Cited Page,

Citations go in the order you found them

Go in alphabetical order

Go in reverse alphabetical order

Go in the order you reference them in your essay

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is a thesis statement?

What is the purpose of a hook statement in an essay?

What is a counterargument?

Why are citations necessary in academic writing?

What should be included at the top of the Works Cited page?

How should the title of the Works Cited page be formatted?

On the Works Cited Page,

What typically goes at the beginning of a citation

The Works Cited page is

Your thesis statement

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