Structure of an Argumentative Essay
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of the introduction in an argumentative essay?
To provide background information
To present the claim or thesis statement
To summarize the conclusion
To describe counterarguments
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should the thesis statement in an argumentative essay do?
Introduce the counterclaim
Back up the argument with more evidence
Cite the evidence for the argument
Offer a summary of opposing views
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of an argumentative essay presents evidence and reasoning to support the claim?
Introduction
Counterclaim
Body paragraphs
Conclusion
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the counterclaim in an argumentative essay?
To offer supporting evidence for the claim
To present an opposing viewpoint to the claim
To summarize the essay
To introduce new topics not related to the argument
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should a rebuttal do in response to a counterclaim?
Introduce a new argument
Restate the counterclaim without change
Challenge and refute the counterclaim with evidence
Provide more background information on the topic
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the argumentative essay should summarize the main points and restate the thesis in a new way?
Conclusion
Body paragraph
Counterclaim
Rebuttal
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-written argumentative essay?
Presenting a clear and specific thesis statement
Including only one viewpoint without evidence
Providing evidence to support the claim
Addressing counterclaims and rebutting them
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where in the argumentative essay would you most likely find the counterclaim and rebuttal?
In the introduction
In the body paragraphs
In the conclusion
In the thesis statement
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