Argument

What people will say that is in opposition to your reasons

• Support

• Counterargument

• Claim

• Defense

What is the term for a statement that opposes or disagrees with another statement?

• Argument

• Counterargument

• Agreement

• Conclusion

Which of the following best describes an argument in writing?

• A personal opinion

• A reasoned explanation

• A fictional story

• A list of facts

In an argumentative essay, what is the main purpose of the thesis statement?

• To entertain the reader

• To present the main argument

• To provide background information

• To summarize the essay

What is a common structure for presenting an argument in an essay?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Introduction, Conclusion, Body

• Body, Conclusion, Introduction

• Conclusion, Introduction, Body

Which of the following is a key component of a strong argument?

• Emotional appeal

• Logical reasoning

• Personal bias

• Irrelevant details

What is the role of evidence in an argument?

• To confuse the reader

• To support the argument

• To introduce new topics

• To entertain the reader

Which of the following is NOT a type of argument?

• Deductive

• Inductive

• Descriptive

• Analogical

What is the difference between a claim and an argument?

• A claim is a statement, an argument supports it

• An argument is a statement, a claim supports it

• They are the same

• A claim is always true, an argument is not

In literature, what is an argument often used to do?

• Describe a setting

• Develop a character

• Advance the plot

• Explain a theme