Argumentative Terms

What is a rebuttal?

• A rebuttal is a response to a counterclaim, arguing against it.

• A rebuttal is an agreement with a claim made by another party.

• A rebuttal is a summary of the main points in a debate.

• A rebuttal is a type of evidence used to support a claim.

What are reasons in an argumentative essay?

• They are the main conclusion of the essay.

• They support your claim and set up the big idea for each body paragraph.

• They summarize the entire essay in one sentence.

• They provide examples of opposing viewpoints.

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To entertain the reader with a story.

• To inform the reader about a topic.

• To persuade the reader to accept a particular viewpoint.

• To describe a process or procedure.

What is a counterclaim?

• A statement that supports the main claim.

• An argument that opposes the main claim.

• A summary of the main claim.

• A question posed to challenge the main claim.

What is a claim?

• A statement that can be proven true or false.

• A basic belief about a particular topic, issue, event, or idea.

• An opinion that is universally accepted.

• A fact that is always correct.

What is a thesis statement?

• A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

• A detailed outline of the essay's structure.

• A quote from a famous author used to support the essay.

• A question that the essay seeks to answer.

What is evidence in an argumentative essay?

• A personal opinion that supports the claim.

• Facts, statistics, or examples that support your claim.

• A summary of the main points of the essay.

• A rhetorical question to engage the reader.

What is an argumentative text?

• A text that presents only one side of an issue.

• A text that summarizes various opinions without a clear stance.

• An argumentative text presents multiple sides of an issue but clearly states the author's position.

• A text that is purely descriptive and does not involve any argument.

Where should your claim be stated in an argumentative essay?

• In the conclusion

• In the body paragraphs

• In the thesis

• In the introduction

Who is the audience in an argumentative essay?

• The writer's personal opinion on the topic.

• The reader that the writer is trying to convince of his or her position or idea.

• The editor who reviews the essay before publication.

• The general public who may not have any interest in the topic.