RST Essay Review

What is an argumentative essay?

• A type of writing where you tell a story

• A genre of writing where you establish a claim and prove it with logical reasoning, examples, and research

• A poem that expresses personal feelings

• A list of instructions for a task

What is a key component of an argumentative essay?

• Telling a story

• Making a claim and supporting it with reasons and evidence

• Describing a place

• Writing a poem

What is a counter claim in an argumentative essay?

• A summary of the essay

• A reference to the opposite side of the argument

• A list of sources

• A personal opinion

Which of the following can be used as a hook in an essay?

• A detailed analysis

• A rhetorical question

• A bibliography

• A conclusion

How many sources should be introduced in the introduction of any essay according to the outline?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

How should the introduction of each source be limited according to the outline?

• Two sentences

• One paragraph

• One sentence

• Three sentences

What is the most important sentence in your essay?

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Thesis statement

• Body paragraph

Why is an argument stronger when a writer does not use "I"?

• It makes the argument more personal.

• It clearly states the writer's opinion.

• It makes the argument less formal.

• It includes the reader's perspective.

Which sentence is considered stronger according to the example in the text?

• "I believe the author claims that teens who drop out of school are making the wrong choice for their future."

• "The author claims that teens who drop out of school are making the wrong choice for their future."

• "Teens who drop out of school are making the wrong choice for their future, I believe."

• "I think teens who drop out of school are making the wrong choice for their future."

Why is it suggested to replace "you" with words like "teens" or "students"?

• To make sentences more personal

• To specify the group being referred to

• To make sentences shorter

• To confuse the reader