Argument Essay Parts

What is the main purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To explain a process step by step

• To tell a personal story with feelings

• To convince readers to believe your point of view

• To describe a setting with vivid details

Which sentence best describes the purpose of the hook in an introductory paragraph?

• It grabs the reader’s attention right away

• It lists every point in the whole essay

• It repeats the thesis in different words

• It gives the conclusion before the body

Which option is the best example of a thesis statement for an essay about animal testing?

• Animals have helped humans for many years

• Some people disagree about animal testing today

• Animals should be used for scientific and commercial purposes

• Why do scientists use animals in their research

Which sentence best describes a topic sentence in a body paragraph?

• It makes a claim that can be proven with evidence

• It lists every source used in research

• It gives a detailed quote without context

• It explains the counterclaim in conclusion

A Call to Action is the last sentence of your closing paragraph that tells readers what you want them to do with the information presented in your argument.

Which sentence best shows a call to action in a conclusion paragraph?

• Readers should support this policy today

• This topic has many important points

• The thesis has been clearly stated again

• Research shows several reasons exist

Your thesis statement for the argument essay will be your answer to the essential question (Should we make a home in space?)

• True

• False

How many sentences does a bridge usually include?

• One to three connecting sentences

• Five to seven detailed sentences

• Ten to twelve supporting sentences

• A full page of background sentences

Where is the thesis usually placed in the introduction paragraph?

• As the last sentence of the introduction

• As the first sentence of the essay

• In the middle of the second body paragraph

• At the start of the conclusion section

A strong bridge for the topic of space exploration would most likely do what?

• Briefly explain both sides before the claim

• Only repeat the hook with new adjectives

• Jump straight to evidence and citations

• Change the topic to a different argument

Which element is essential for supporting a claim in an argumentative essay?

• Unrelated anecdotes

• Relevant facts and logical reasoning

• Descriptive language about the setting

• Personal opinions without evidence