Argumentative Essay Sample

It is an essay that highlights pieces of evidence or logic.

• Persuasive Essay

• Argumentative Essay

• Narrative Essay

• Descriptive Essay

What is the definition of an "Argument" in an argumentative essay?

• A question posed by a writer

• A genre of writing where the writer conveys their position on a topic and uses research, evidence, and reasoning to persuade others

• The final paragraph in an essay

• An argument that supports the opposing viewpoint

What does the term "Claim" refer to in an argumentative essay?

• The speaker's attitude toward a topic

• A conclusion about your data or survey results

• An opinion or idea supported by evidence throughout the body of an essay or paragraph

• The number of participants surveyed

What does "Context" provide in an argumentative essay?

• Information that clarifies what is happening in a moment or situation

• An argument that supports the opposing viewpoint

• Data collected and organized from a question's answer

• A short script of how to introduce yourself

A genre of writing where the author states their claim and backs it with evidence

• Argument

• Persuasive

• Fiction

A written work that’s main goal is to persuade the reader through use of facts, evidence, and contains a specific claim.

• Analogy

• Direct Address

• Argumentative Essay

• Novel

An Argumentative Essay sometimes has what extra element?

• The use of "I, me."

• Extra citation.

• A 4th body paragraph presenting the opposite argument for rebuttal.

• A second introduction.

A genre of writing where the author states their claim and backs it with evidence

• Argument

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

Argumentative Essay

• An essay that presents arguments and evidence to support a certain viewpoint.

• A group of words that expresses a complete thought–they should start with a capital letter and end with a punctuation mark.

• A statement that declares a belief or position on a certain topic.

• Facts, examples, or details that support a claim or thesis statement.

What is a "Counterclaim"?

• An argument that supports the opposing viewpoint

• The first paragraph in an essay

• A genre of writing where the writer conveys their position

• A question posed by a writer