Exploring the Components of an Argument Essay

The video tutorial covers the structure of an essay, focusing on thesis statements, claims, and rebuttals. It emphasizes the importance of the concluding paragraph and the need to restate the thesis. The tutorial also explains different types of citations, including parenthetical and in-text citations, and provides a quick review of the essay's basic parts, such as the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

What is the purpose of mentioning the opposing argument in an essay?

• To ignore it

• To mention it and possibly refute it

• To agree with it

• To support it

What is a rebuttal in the context of an essay?

• A summary of the essay

• A counter-argument that shows the opposing argument is weak or wrong

• A paragraph that introduces a new topic

• A statement supporting the opposing argument

Why is the concluding paragraph important?

• It introduces new arguments

• It provides background information

• It lists all the sources used

• It is the last chance to convince the reader

What should a concluding paragraph include?

• A list of references

• Unrelated information

• A restatement of the thesis and a summary of the main points

• New arguments

What are the two main types of citations mentioned?

• Footnotes and endnotes

• Parenthetical and in-text

• Bibliography and references

• Direct and indirect

How do parenthetical citations give credit to a source?

• By including the source in the conclusion

• By listing the source at the end of the essay

• By putting the source in parentheses at the end of the sentence

• By mentioning the source in the introduction

What is an example of an in-text citation?

• According to the US Constitution, ...

• The US Constitution states, ...

• In the US Constitution, it is written, ...

• The US Constitution mentions, ...

Where is a parenthetical citation placed?

• At the end of the sentence, outside the period

• In the middle of the sentence

• At the beginning of the paragraph

• In the conclusion

What are the basic parts of an essay?

• Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion

• Title, abstract, and references

• Summary, analysis, and discussion

• Introduction, methods, and results

What should the introduction paragraph include?

• A hook, thesis statement, and claims

• A detailed explanation of the topic

• A summary of the essay

• A list of references