Understanding Argumentative Essays

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10th Grade

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Understanding Argumentative Essays

Understanding Argumentative Essays

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English

10th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RI.8.1, RI. 9-10.2, RI.8.8

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an argumentative essay?

A short piece of creative writing

A type of academic writing that uses evidence and logic to convince readers

A narrative essay with fictional elements

A descriptive essay about personal experiences

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of an argument?

To entertain the audience

To inform the readers about a topic

To convince the reader to accept a claim or take action

To provide an emotional story

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a component of an argumentative essay?

Introduction

Narrative structure

Body

Conclusion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should the introduction of an argumentative essay include?

A summary of the body paragraphs

A general statement about the topic

Background information and a thesis statement

A call to action

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a 'claim' in an argumentative essay represent?

The writer's main argument or position

The counterargument presented by the opposing side

The supporting details of a paragraph

The concluding statement of the essay

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following can be used as evidence in an argumentative essay?

Personal opinions

Statistics, quotations, and expert opinions

Fictional stories

Hypothetical scenarios

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a counterclaim?

A statement that supports the writer’s thesis

A reason to refute the writer’s argument

An opposing viewpoint in an argument

A personal anecdote

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