Argumentative Essay Parts

Where in the essay should a thesis statement appear?

• first paragraph

• anywhere in the essay

• last paragraph

• the first sentence of every paragraph

You should support claims with all of the following EXCEPT

• A. logical reasoning

• B. relevant evidence

• C. supporting ideas

• D. bias opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

• Shows that you are smart.

• Shows that you have considered the other side of the argument.

• Shows that only your opinion matters.

• Shows that you are only discussing one side of the argument.

What is included in a concluding paragraph?

• Restated argument, evidence and call to action.

• Restated argument and call to action.

• Restated argument, restated claims and call to action.

• Summary and call to action

What does an argumentative essay presents in order to let the reader know why it is more favorable?

• The main idea of an essay.

• Evidences for a claim

• A sentence that gets the reader's attention.

• All of the above

It is the paragraph where facts of the given thesis statements of the essay are written?

• Introduction

• Refutation

• Body

• Conclusion

What is a rebuttal?

• The response counterargument.

• The conclusion.

• The return to your claim.

• All of the above.

In which paragraph is the thesis statement found?

• Body

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• None of the above

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

• To summarize the main points of the essay.

• To provide a detailed analysis of the topic.

• To present the conclusion of the argument.

• To grab the reader's attention.

What is the first part of a conclusion?