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Argumentative Essay Quiz

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12th Grade

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Argumentative Essay Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of an argumentative essay?

To entertain the reader

To investigate a topic and establish a position

To summarize a story

To describe a historical event

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is at the heart of every great argumentative essay?

A strong introduction

A well-defined thesis statement

A detailed conclusion

A list of references

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should a strong thesis statement be?

Vague and general

Specific, debatable, and supported by evidence

Long and complex

Short and humorous

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next step after establishing the thesis in an argumentative essay?

Writing the conclusion

Gathering evidence

Creating a bibliography

Drafting the introduction

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of sources should be used to gather evidence?

Social media posts

Credible sources like academic journals and books

Personal opinions

Advertisements

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can bolster the argument that technology is beneficial to education?

Personal anecdotes

Statistics showing improved student performance

Unrelated historical facts

Fictional stories

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What adds depth and credibility to an argumentative essay?

Personal opinions

Expert opinions and case studies

Unverified online articles

Random quotes

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