Argumentative Writing

Fill in the blank: The main claim in an argument is supported by ____.

• Opinions

• Evidence

• Assumptions

• Guesses

Fill in the blank: Argument writing involves presenting a ______ and supporting it with evidence.

• A) story

• B) claim

• C) description

• D) process

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

• Personal opinion

• Unstructured format

• Evidence-based reasoning

• Fictional storytelling

In the process of writing a thesis statement, what should you do after investigating a topic?

• Write a thesis

• Establish a position

• Collect evidence

• Evaluate evidence

What is the purpose of the 'Hook' in the introduction of an argumentative essay?

• To provide evidence

• To grab the audience's attention

• To state the thesis

• To conclude the essay.

Define claim.

• A claim is a statement that something is true.

• A claim is a type of legal document.
• A claim is a request for information.
• A claim is an opinion that cannot be proven.

Which is NOT a synonym for a "claim"?

• question
• position

• assertion
• arguable thesis

Define counterclaim.

• A counterclaim is the opposing sides point of view, intended to refute or negate it.

• A counterclaim is a type of evidence used to support a claim.
• A counterclaim is a legal term for a claim made by a plaintiff against a defendant.
• A counterclaim is a statement that agrees with the original claim.

Define bias.

• Bias is the ability to remain completely neutral.
• Bias is a preconceived attitude of hostility towards a group of people, always negative.

• Bias is an inclination feeling or opinion about a subject, often preconceived or unreasonable.

• Bias is an emotional response to a situation.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Define rebuttal.

• A rebuttal is an agreement with a claim.
• A rebuttal is a summary of a claim.
• A rebuttal is a type of evidence supporting a claim.
• A rebuttal is the response to the opposing side's counterclaim.