Argumentative Writing Vocabulary Quiz

Where is the main argument of an essay typically located?

• Body Paragraph

• Conclusion

• Introductory Paragraph

• Footnotes

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which part of an essay summarizes the main points and reinforces the thesis statement?

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body paragraph

• Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the term for the argument that opposes your main point in a debate?

• Thesis

• Evidence

• Counterargument

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

When you address the counterclaim by explaining why it is wrong, this is known as a:

• Thesis Statement
• Conclusion Paragraph
• Claim
• Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is true of the introductory paragraph? 

• ends with the thesis
• introduces the big idea of the essay
• starts with a hook
• all of these

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the correct sequence for structuring an essay?

• Introduction, Body Paragraph, Conclusion

• Body Paragraph, Conclusion, Introduction

• Conclusion, Introduction, Body Paragraph

• Body Paragraph, Introduction, Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is a hook?

• a sentence at the end of the essay

• a question you make the character ask

• a question, a bold statement, or a quote to get the readers attention

Tags

CCSS.W.8.3A

The people you are trying to convince are known as your _____?

• Pro
• Argument
• Con
• Audience

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

In argumentative writing, the perspective that opposes your main argument is known as the ____.

• Thesis

• Counterargument

• Conclusion

• Justification

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1C

What is the type of writing that tries to convince the reader of something?

• Narrative
• Argumentative
• Expository