Argument Writing

Which of the following is not one of the basic parts of an argument or claim?

• Claim
• Rebuttal
• Counterargument
• Discussion

What is another word for counterargument?

• Argument
• Counterclaim
• Rebuttal
• Evidence

A statement the writer is trying to prove is called what?

• Evidence
• Claim
• Counter-claim
• Conclusion

What is the proof from credible sources used to support the writer's claim called?

• Claim
• Argument
• Counter-claim
• Evidence

The part of the argument in which the writer reviews main points, restates the claim using new words, and calls the reader to action is called what?

• conclusion
• introduction
• body
• reasoning

Interesting use of words intended to grab the reader’s attention at the beginning of a writing piece

• conclusion
• body
• hook / lead
• counterclaim

The author's ________ is the author's statement of his/her position

• Rebuttal
• Position Statement
• Counterclaim
• Claim

The Rebuttal is when ___________

• when the writer points out the weaknesses
• The denial of the writers claim
• The author states his/her opinion/statement 
• IDK😠

A counterclaim should be included in an argumentative essay so that _________________________.

• the reader will disagree with you.
• the reader will be confused about which side to agree with
• the reader is not left with doubt about the opposing claim
• the reader will have more information

Every argument begins with one of these.

• claim
• reason
• evidence
• explanation

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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