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Vocabulary - Argumentative Writing

Authored by Christina Martinez

English

8th Grade

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Vocabulary - Argumentative Writing
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An arguable statement or idea that the writer ask the audience to accept

credibility

fact

claim

formal writing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a counterargument?

to provide a good reason for someone to do something

a thing that is known or proved to be true

an argument opposed to the thesis, or part of the thesis and expresses the view of a person who disagrees with the position

a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you use to support your claims?

opinions

facts

your friends

your brain

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

a sentence, in the introduction of an essay, that states the writer’s position or opinion on the topic of the essay

thesis statement

concluding statement

main idea

lead

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

occurs at the end of an argumentative text to make clear what the writer or speaker wants the audience to think or do

persuasion

call to action

rhetorical devices

thesis

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.2F

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?

Counterargument

Conclusion

Thesis statement

Ex-claim

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1C

CCSS.SL.8.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a rebuttal?

A response to the counterclaim that weakens the opposing view

Support for the counterclaim

Words used to make paragraphs flow smoothly

Evidence

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1C

CCSS.SL.8.3

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