Unit 2: Parts of an Argumentative Essay
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of an argumentative essay?
To entertain the reader
To inform the reader
To persuade the reader
To describe a process.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An argumentative essay should include a clear thesis statement. Which part of the essay usually contains this statement?
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a claim or thesis in a speech or writing?
To entertain the audience
To inform the audience about unrelated topics
To state what you want your audience to think, believe, or do and why
To confuse the audience.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Fill in the blank: A claim or thesis is often supported by reasons such as '_____' to explain why the audience should think, believe, or do something.
A) Due to, because
B) However, although
C) Furthermore, moreover
D) Nevertheless, despite
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'context' refer to in understanding an idea?
The main idea
Background information
The conclusion
The introduction.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Context includes the _______ that shows the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE.
main idea
background picture
conclusion
introduction
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is considered a type of evidence?
Opinions
Facts
Assumptions
Beliefs
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
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