Argumentative Essay Components

What's the purpose of an ARGUMENT (in writing)?

• seeking to change the reader's opinion and stimulating an action based on the author's truth

• to influence the reader by using evidence and reasoning to express a point of view

• to uncover the truth for the reader, objectively

• to persuade the reader (audience) into believing what you believe

What is the point of PERSUASION (in writing)?

• to influence the reader by using evidence and reasoning to express a point of view

• to convince the reader to believe what you believe, using reasoning

• to aggressively seek to change the reader’s opinion and stimulate an action based on the author's “truth.” 

• to uncover the truth for the reader, objectively, and with evidence

Which of these operates as a HOOK? (select all that apply)

• an attention grabber

• a shocking piece of data

• an anecdote
  (informal story)

• a famous quote about the topic

Which sentences should be included in an INTRODUCTION? (select all that apply)

• Attention-grabbing topic sentence

• General review of your topic

• An explanation of why the topic is important or why it matters

• A clear, concise thesis statement

The paragraphs that follow the introduction the provide all of the expanded details and information on your topic are called __________ paragraphs

Body paragraphs should: (select all that apply)

• include text evidence

• support your claim

• enhance your argument

• contain a thesis statement

True or False: Body Paragraphs should end with a summary of the claim
and a transition sentence to the next paragraph.

• True

• False

Fill in the Blank: Counter-Arguments ___________ your claim, ultimately

• weaken

• demonstrate

• strengthen

• threaten

Thesis Statement :: Counter Argument
Topic Sentence :: _______________

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Counter Argument

• Counter Claim

True or False: Counter-Arguments should NOT be cited through text evidence and data

• True

• False