Unit 3: Argue - Quiz

What is the purpose of argumentative writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To describe a process

• To inform the reader

• To prove a point and persuade the reader

What does it mean to persuade someone?

• To argue with someone

• To convince someone to feel a certain way or do something

• To agree with someone

• To ignore someone's opinion

What is a 'hook' in an essay?

• The main argument of the essay

• The conclusion of the essay

• The opening statement that gets the reader's attention

• The list of sources used

Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence?

• Quotations

• Facts

• Opinions

• Statistics

What is a 'claim' in argumentative writing?

• A question

• A funny statement

• An opinion about the topic

• A list of sources

What is the role of 'reasoning' in an argumentative essay?

• To introduce the topic

• To explain how and why the evidence supports the claim

• To list the sources

• To provide a counterclaim

Who are 'critics' in the context of an argumentative essay?

• People who agree with the claim

• People who feel differently about the topic

• People who write essays

• People who provide evidence

What is a 'counterclaim'?

• The opposite of your claim

• A funny statement

• A list of evidence

• The main argument of the essay

What is a 'rebuttal'?

• An agreement with the counterclaim

• A statement that disproves the counterclaim

• A list of sources

• A question

What should be included in the 'conclusion' of an argumentative essay?

• A new claim

• A rewritten claim using different words

• A list of evidence

• A funny statement