Argument Essay Components Quizizz

What is the purpose of a "hook" in an essay?

• To provide evidence for the reasons given

• To get the reader's attention at the beginning of the essay

• To summarize the main points of the essay

• To introduce the counter argument

Which of the following best describes a "thesis statement"?

• A personal story about a specific incident

• A sentence that includes your claim and reasons

• A sentence that tells what a body paragraph is about

• A transition word or phrase

What is "anecdotal evidence"?

• Evidence taken directly from the text

• Personal stories about specific incidents or experiences

• A citation from a reliable source

• A summary of the opposing viewpoint

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the role of a "counter argument" in an essay?

• To provide background information on the topic

• To acknowledge the opposing viewpoint

• To summarize the main points of the essay

• To introduce the thesis statement

Which of the following are examples of a "transition words"?

• Evidence

• Clearly, First, Therefore, Also

• Claim

• Refute

What does it mean to "refute" a counter argument?

• To agree with the opposing viewpoint

• To prove the opposing viewpoint wrong using evidence

• To ignore the opposing viewpoint

• To summarize the opposing viewpoint

What is the purpose of "background info" in an essay?

• To provide a citation for the evidence

• To tell the reader a little bit about the topic

• To provide evidence for the thesis

• To refute the counter argument

Which of the following is considered "text evidence"?

• A personal anecdote

• A direct quote from a text with a citation

• A summary of the essay

• A transition word

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is a "topic sentence"?

• The last sentence of the introduction

• The sentence that tells what a body paragraph is about

• A sentence that includes a citation

• A sentence that refutes the counter argument

Which of the following is "irrelevant" in an essay?

• A transition word

• A piece of evidence that supports the thesis

• A fact that is off-topic

• A citation for text evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2