Understanding Argumentative Writing Vocabulary
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English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an argument in the context of writing?
A casual conversation between two people.
A genre of writing where the writer conveys their position on a topic and uses research, evidence, and reasoning to persuade others.
A list of facts without any analysis.
A fictional story with no basis in reality.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the audience in a piece of writing?
The author of the piece.
The group of people that a piece of writing, media, or art is intended for.
The characters in a story.
The critics who review the work.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a claim in an essay?
A random statement with no support.
The main argument of an essay. All of the reasons and evidence support the claim. Sometimes called the thesis.
A question posed by the writer.
A summary of the essay.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a conditional argument?
An argument that is always true without exceptions.
An argument that is generally true but has some exceptions.
An argument based on emotions rather than facts.
An argument that is never true.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a counterclaim?
A supporting point for the main argument.
A point made by the opposing side in an argument.
A summary of the main argument.
An unrelated statement.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is evidence in the context of writing?
The writer's personal opinion.
The facts or sources that support your written argument. Evidence appears in the form of quotations and paraphrasing. Both must be cited in your text.
A list of unrelated facts.
A fictional story.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a rebuttal?
A statement that agrees with the counterclaim.
Reasoning and evidence that attempts to disprove or point out weaknesses in the counterclaim.
A summary of the main argument.
An unrelated argument.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
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