Argumentative elements

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• A) To entertain the reader

• B) To inform the reader

• C) To persuade the reader

• D) To describe a personal experience

Which section of an argumentative essay presents the main claim or thesis statement?

• A) Introduction

• B) Body paragraphs

• C) Conclusion

• D) Counterargument

What is a counterargument?

• A) A point of view that supports the thesis

• B) A claim made by the author

• C) An opposing viewpoint to the author’s argument

• D) A conclusion

What is the role of the body paragraphs in an argumentative essay?

• A) To summarize the essay

• B) To provide evidence and support for the thesis

• C) To restate the thesis

• D) To introduce a new topic

What is the primary purpose of the introduction in an argumentative essay?

• A) To provide a detailed history of the topic

• B) To list all the sources that will be used

• C) To introduce the topic and state the thesis

• D) To summarize the main arguments of the essay

Why is it important to use credible sources in an argumentative essay?

• A) To make the essay longer

• B) To add complexity to the argument

• C) To support the argument with reliable evidence

• D) To impress the reader with difficult vocabulary

What role does the thesis statement play in an argumentative essay?

• A) It provides a summary of the essay's main points

• B) It introduces the topic and states the author's position

• C) It lists all the sources that will be used in the essay

• D) It offers a counterargument to the main argument

In an argumentative essay, what information should you put in the body paragraphs?

• Supporting evidence, analysis, and counterarguments
• Opinions, personal experiences, and definitions
• Historical background, statistics, and anecdotes
• Personal anecdotes, quotes, and definitions

What should be included in Body Paragraph #1 in an argumentative essay?

• Citations from reputable sources
• Personal anecdotes unrelated to the main argument
• Reason #1 of the thesis statement along with supporting evidence or examples and conclusion sentence of paragraph

• Conclusion of the essay

What should be included in Body Paragraph #2 in an argumentative essay?

• Citations from reputable sources
• Personal anecdotes unrelated to the main argument
• Reason #2 of the thesis statement along with supporting evidence or examples and conclusion sentence of paragraph

• Conclusion of the essay