Freak the Mighty - Quiz

What is a claim (point of view)?

• The author’s main argument or opinion

• The facts that support the argument

• An opposing opinion

• The setting of the story

Which of these is an example of evidence?

• A detail or fact that proves a claim

• The author’s main opinion

• A sentence that disagrees with the author

• The title of the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is a counterargument?

• A list of reasons that prove the author right

• An opinion that goes against the claim

• The author’s response to criticism

• A piece of background information

What is a response in an argument?

• The author’s way of answering the counterargument

• The first claim in the essay

• A type of evidence

• A conclusion sentence

The author’s purpose in a persuasive text is usually to…

• Entertain with jokes and stories

• Describe a setting or character

• Convince the reader of something

• Tell what happens at the end

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which best describes point of view in an argument?

• The side the author takes

• The funny parts of the essay

• The evidence the author uses

• The order of the paragraphs