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Unit 1, Springboard, Grade 9, MLA Argumentative Writing

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are 3 parts of an introduction?

a)

Evidence, explanation, clincher

b)

Topic Sentence, evidence, explanation

c)

Hook, background, thesis

2.

What is a counterclaim?

a)

The most convincing reason on the other side of an argument.

b)

Evidence for the claim.

c)

Topic, opinion and thesis.

3.

What is a refute?

a)

The background to an argument.

b)

Topic, opinion and 3 reasons.

c)

Your rebuttal or why you are still right after considering a counterclaim.

4.

What are the parts of a thesis?

a)

Intro, background and thesis.

b)

Counterclaim, refute, and evidence.

c)

Logos, Pathos and Ethos

d)

Topic, Opinion and 3 reasons to support claim.

5.

What are 3 parts of the rhetorical triangle?

a)

Logos, Pathos, and Ethos.

b)

Aristotle, Logos and Ethos

c)

Emotions, Logic and evidence

6.

Define Logos

a)

Emotions

b)

Qualifications of Speaker

c)

Logic, Reasoning, Graphs,

7.

Define Pathos

a)

Emotions or feelings

b)

Logic or reasoning

c)

Qualifications of the speaker

8.

Define Ethos

a)

Emotions and feelings

b)

Logic

c)

Qualifications of the speaker

9.

What is the clincher?

a)

The first sentence in the introduction.

b)

Explanation of evidence.

c)

Last sentence of essay, wrapping everything up in a satisfying way.

10.

What does MLA stand for?

a)

My Language Association

b)

Ms Laila Argument

c)

Modern Language Association

11.

Select the correct parenthetical citation

a)

According to an article in Forbes, "2/3 of college graduates have debt" (Denhart).

b)

According to an article in Forbes, " 2/3 of college graduates have debt."

c)

(Denhart) article states that 2/3 of college graduates have debt.

12.

What should always follow evidence in a paragraph?

a)

Restatement of thesis.

b)

Topic sentence.

c)

Explanation of evidence.

13.

True of False. Transition words should be in every paragraph

a)

True

b)

False

14.

True/False Key word is the last word in the work cited.

a)

False, Key word is the first word

b)

True, Key word is the last word.

15.

True/False The first choice for parenthetical citation is the title of the article in quotes.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

What is the correct line spacing for a MLA paper?

a)

Single spaced

b)

1.5 spaced

c)

Double spaced

17.

What needs to be included in the heading of a MLA paper?

a)

Name, Teachers Name, Class + Period, Date

b)

Name, Class, and Date

c)

Name and date

d)

Name, Parent's name, Class + Period, Date

18.

What needs to be included in your header?

a)

Teacher's Name + Date

b)

Student's Last Name + page #

c)

Student's First and Last Name + Page #

d)

Title + Page #

19.

True/False Only sources referenced in paper should appear in work cited

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Which statement is a better example of formal writing?

a)

You should go to college because you will earn more money.

b)

An individual should attend college because they will earn more money.