Argumentative Essay Introduction

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

• Hook

• Claim

• Summarize the Issue

• Evidence

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• to persuade the reader

• to tell an interesting story

• to entertain the reader

• to give information about a topic

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.

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.

In which paragraph is the thesis statement found?

• Body

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• None of the above

Facts, statistics, quotations, and anecdotes could all be used as:

• reasons

• thesis statements

• evidence

• claim

Where in the essay should a thesis or BIG claim statement appear?

• introduction

• anywhere in the essay

• last paragraph

• the first sentence of every paragraph

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

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Conclusion

• Setting

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

• Hook

• Claim

• Summarize the Issue

• Evidence

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• to persuade the reader

• to tell an interesting story

• to entertain the reader

• to give information about a topic