Argumentative Outline

The purpose of the 'Hook' in the Introduction section of an argumentative essay is to:

• grab the reader's attention

• provide evidence for the argument

• summarize the main points

• state the thesis

The 'Bridge/Give Context' element in the Introduction of an argumentative essay functions to:

• Provide background information to help the reader understand the topic.

• State the main argument or thesis of the essay.

• Summarize the main points of the essay.

• Conclude the essay with a strong statement.

The role of the 'Thesis' in the Introduction of an argumentative essay is to:

• provide background information

• state the main argument or claim

• summarize the essay

• introduce the topic

What should be included in the 'Claim' part of Body Paragraph #1 in an argumentative essay?

• A clear and concise statement of the main point

• A detailed explanation of the evidence

• A summary of the opposing viewpoint

• A personal anecdote related to the topic

How does 'Reasoning' support the 'Claim' in Body Paragraph #1 of an argumentative essay?

• By providing evidence and examples that back up the claim

• By introducing a new topic unrelated to the claim

• By contradicting the claim with opposing viewpoints

• By summarizing the entire essay

What type of 'Evidence' should be provided in Body Paragraph #1 of an argumentative essay?

• Statistical evidence

• Anecdotal evidence

• Testimonial evidence

• Analogical evidence

It is important to 'Explain' the evidence in Body Paragraph #1 of an argumentative essay because:

• it helps to clarify the argument for the reader.

• it makes the essay longer.

• it confuses the reader.

• it is a requirement in all essays.

The purpose of the 'Conclusion' in Body Paragraph #1 of an argumentative essay is to:

• Summarize the main point of the paragraph

• Introduce a new argument

• Provide evidence for the argument

• Discuss the counterargument

What should be included in the 'Claim' part of Body Paragraph #2 in an argumentative essay?

• A clear statement of the main point or argument

• A detailed explanation of the evidence

• A summary of the opposing viewpoint

• A personal anecdote related to the topic

How does 'Reasoning' support the 'Claim' in Body Paragraph #2 of an argumentative essay?

• By providing evidence and examples that back up the claim

• By introducing a new topic unrelated to the claim

• By contradicting the main argument of the essay

• By summarizing the entire essay