Argumentative Writing Quiz

What is the primary goal of argumentative writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To persuade the reader to adopt a certain point of view

• To describe a process

What must an argument in argumentative writing always use?

• Emotional appeals

• Sound reasoning and solid evidence

• Personal opinions

• Vague statements

Which of the following is NOT a method used in argumentative writing?

• Stating facts

• Giving logical reasons

• Using examples

• Ignoring expert opinions

What is the first step in writing an argumentative essay?

• Disprove your opponent's arguments.

• Introduce the topic and thesis statement.

• State the facts of the case.

• End the essay.

Where is the thesis statement usually located in an argumentative essay?

• At the beginning of the conclusion.

• In the middle of the essay.

• At the end of the introduction.

• At the start of the essay.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for writing an argumentative essay?

• State the facts of the case.

• Prove the thesis with your arguments.

• Include a bibliography.

• Disprove your opponent's arguments.

What is the purpose of explaining the important points of your topic in an essay?

• To confuse the audience

• To entertain the audience

• To ensure the audience understands the paper's position

• To summarize unrelated topics

How should facts be presented in an essay?

• In a random order

• From most important to least important

• From least important to most important

• Alphabetically

What should the first issue in the thesis correspond to?

• The last topic in your argument

• The first topic addressed in your argument

• A random topic in your argument

• The conclusion of your argument

What is NOT equivalent to a conclusion in an essay?

• A summary

• A persuasive statement

• An introduction

• A question