Argumentative Writing

What is a sentence that states the purpose of an essay?

• Thesis statement

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body paragraph

What is the evidence or facts used to support a claim?

• Supporting evidence

• Contradictory evidence

• Insufficient evidence

• Anecdotal evidence

What is a short description of the argumentative issue or problem?

• Background information

• Detailed analysis

• Personal opinion

• Statistical data

What is the concluding part of an argumentative essay that summarizes the main points?

• Concluding paragraph

• Introduction

• Body paragraph

• Thesis statement

What is the credibility or ethical appeal used to persuade an audience?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Kairos

What is an argument against a claim or reasons why they are wrong?

• Rebuttal

• Assertion

• Affirmation

• Conclusion

What is the argument or information explaining why the author believes he or she is correct?

• Reasons

• Opinions

• Assumptions

• Hypotheses

What is the main point or claim that an author is trying to prove in an essay?

• Thesis

• Argument

• Claim

• Conclusion

What is the emotional appeal used to persuade an audience?

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Kinesis

What is a personal story or example used to support an argument?

• Anecdote

• Thesis

• Hypothesis

• Narrative