Argumentative Conclusions

to prove a statement, position, or claim is wrong or false

• refute

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• relevant

Which sentence is the BEST conclusion for this speech?

• Swainsboro never does anything I like, so I hope you do this.

• Please consider my request as it would greatly benefit our community.

• I do not want to go to school if you refuse to put in sidewalks.

• The middle school students will be upset if they don't get sidewalks.

In your conclusion you should restate your thesis.

• True

• False

The following things are needed in order to form a strong concluding sentence EXCEPT:

• General idea that readers can relate to

• Cite evidence: "with a direct quote like this."

• Directly relates to the topic and what the essay is about.

• Call to action or why your topic is important

Which sentence would make a good concluding thought for an argument that humans should protect coral reefs?

• Because humans count on the coral reefs and the sea life they support, coral reefs should be able to "count on" humans too.

• Because humans want to fish and scuba dive, we should protect the valuable tourist industry by protecting coral reefs.

• If humans want to go on enjoying the wonders of sea life, they should remember other things besides coral reefs.

• Because coral reefs count on humans to be created, humans should be able to count on coral reefs too.

Thesis: Teachers should not give homework because it causes students unnecessary stress and does not improve grades.

Which of these correctly RESTATES the thesis statement?

• Too much stress and worse grades are two reasons why students should not have homework.

• Giving homework is dumb.

• Teachers should not give homework because it causes students unnecessary stress and does not improve grades.

• Grades will not improve and stress is unnecessary giving homework.

Should your conclusion sound exactly like your introduction?

• yes

• maybe

• no

Select the best main idea for the last paragraph of this essay.

• Going to Mars will be expensive.

• Mars is a dangerous and inhospitable place to live.

• Exploring Mars is the right choice for society's future survival.

• Some people think Mars is too far away.

Which of the following is a key component of an argumentative conclusion?

• Summarizing the main points

• Introducing new evidence

• Presenting unrelated facts

• Asking rhetorical questions

What is the purpose of a counterargument in an argumentative essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To strengthen the main argument

• To introduce new topics

• To conclude the essay