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Understanding Argumentative Writing Vocabulary

Authored by Celia VanDerwerker

English

9th Grade

CCSS covered

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Understanding Argumentative Writing Vocabulary
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of an argument in writing?

To provide a fictional narrative

To describe a historical event

To convey the writer's position and persuade others

To entertain the audience

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the audience in a piece of writing?

The editor of the publication

The group of people the writing is intended for

The writer's friends

The characters in the story

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a claim in an essay?

An anecdote from the writer's life

A summary of the essay

The main argument of the essay

A list of references

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a counterclaim?

A supporting argument

A point made by the opposing side

A conclusion of the essay

An introduction to the topic

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a rebuttal?

To disprove or point out weaknesses in the counterclaim

To summarize the essay

To introduce a new topic

To provide background information

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to refute an idea?

To support the idea

To ignore the idea

To prove the idea is wrong or false

To expand on the idea

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a component of an argument?

Rebuttal

Narrative

Counterclaim

Claim

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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