Argumentative Essay Bell Work

What is a hook, or lead?

• The sentence that is the main idea of an essay.

• The sentence that ends the paper.

• A sentence that gets the reader's attention_.

What is a claim?

• The sentence that gets the reader's attention.

• The main idea of an essay.

• The counterargument.

• Your views on a topic.

What is a counterclaim?

• Agreeing with your opponent's claim.

• The conclusion of your argument

• The ending of an essay.

What is a counterclaim?

• Agreeing with your opponent's claim.

• The conclusion of your argument

• The ending of an essay.

In which paragraph does the thesis go?

• Body

• Introduction

• Conclusion.

Which of the following choices are hooks used in an essay?

• Sentence, Viewpoint.

• Thesis, Hook.

• Question, Quote.

• Conclusion

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an argumentative essay?

• To provide background information.

• To introduce the counterarguments.

• To present the main argument or claim of the essay.

• To summarize the main points of the essay.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong argumentative essay?

• It presents multiple viewpoints without taking a stance.

• It includes a clear thesis and supporting evidence.

• It relies solely on emotional appeals.

• It avoids addressing counterarguments.

What role does evidence play in an argumentative essay?

• It is used to confuse the reader.

• It introduces new topics unrelated to the thesis.

• It serves as a conclusion to the essay.

• It provides support for the claims made in the essay.