Essays

What is true of the introductory paragraph? 

• ends with the thesis

• introduces the big idea of the essay

• starts with a hook

• all of these

a viewpoint that opposes your main argument

• supporting details

• transitions

• links

• counterclaim

Which of these is NOT a part of an argumentative essay?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Rebuttal

• Setting

Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction?

• Hook

• Summarize the Issue

• Claim

• Evidence

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To persuade the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To tell an interesting story

• To give information about a topic

In which part of the argumentative essay do you include text evidence?

• Introduction

• Hook

• Body Paragraph

• Conclusion

What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?

• Counterclaim

• Conclusion

• Thesis statement

• Ex-claim

What is the purpose of a hook sentence?

• To tell the reader what your essay is going to be about.

• To get your reader interested in your essay.

• To share the authors opinion with the reader.

• To provide facts to the reader.

Facts and research that support your argument

• Commentary

• Counterclaim

• Evidence

• Refutation

Which of the following should be included in the conclusion paragraph?

• Restate Claim

• Summarize main points

• Concluding statement

• Evidence