Argumentative Writing Concepts Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a reason we write with evidence?

• To give our claim credibility

• To ensure the reader that we are not lying or making false claims

• To sound smart

• To prove that we are honest and did our research

Claims are also known as __________.

• positions/viewpoints

• facts

• lies

• sentences

The part of an argumentative essay where the writer addresses an opposing argument is the __________.

The goal of an argumentative essay is to get the reader to __________ with your point of view of a topic.

• Agree

• Disagree

• Like

• Dislike

Argumentative essays are a formal type of writing.

• True

• False

Your reasoning in your essay should make a clear connection between your claim and evidence.

• True

• False

You do not need a thesis statement when writing an argumentative essay.

• True

• False

The author takes one side of the argument and supports it with _______________.

• reasons and evidence

• opinions

• stories

• examples

Writing that supports a claim with reasons and evidence is...

• a claim

• an argument

• a reason

• a rebuttal

Your reasoning should always be supported by what?

• Counterclaims
• Evidence
• Claims
• Arguments