Argumentative Text Worksheet

What is an argumentative text?

• A text that tells a story

• A text that presents a claim on a debatable issue and attempts to persuade others

• A text that describes a place

• A text that lists facts

In argumentative text, what is a claim?

• A) A summary of the text

• B) The writer or speaker's position on a debatable issue

• C) A list of facts

• D) The conclusion

Fill in the blank: In order to support the claim, the writer or speaker constructs an argument made up of _______ why the claim is valid and _______ in the form of details, facts, examples, statistics, and expert opinions.

• reasons; evidence

• opinions; assumptions

• questions; answers

• stories; anecdotes

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following is NOT one of the rhetorical appeals mentioned in the passage?

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Chronos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Logical appeals in an argument include:

• A) Sound reasons and evidence

• B) Emotional stories

• C) Ethical dilemmas

• D) Personal opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a counter argument in argumentative text?

• The main claim

• A section in which the writer acknowledges a point made by the opposition

• The conclusion

• The introduction

Fill in the blank: A _______ is an attempt to disprove a point made by the opposition in an argumentative text.

• rebuttal

• summary

• evidence

• conclusion

What role does evidence play in an argumentative text?

• A) It provides emotional appeal

• D) It summarizes the argument

• B) It supports the claim with facts and data

• C) It introduces new topics

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong argument?

• B) It includes a clear claim and supporting evidence

• A) It relies solely on personal opinions

• C) It avoids addressing counterarguments

• D) It uses vague language

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a statement that can be argued and is supported by evidence in an argumentative text.

• claim

• summary

• narrative

• description