WorksheetsArgumentative Writing
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a thesis statement?
a)
what you want to say
b)
the beginning of an essay
c)
a sentence in which you state your main argument and a brief description of how you will prove it
d)
a sentence that tells the topic.
2.
You should always state your claim in your:
a)
Thesis statement
b)
Rebuttal
c)
Counterclaim
d)
Evidence
3.
A Thesis Statement is usually found in your:
a)
Conclusion
b)
Supporting Paragraph
c)
Introductory Paragraph
d)
Rebuttal
4.
When you state why you are making a claim, you are giving your:
a)
Counterclaim
b)
Thesis Statement
c)
Reasons
d)
Rebuttal
5.
Your reasoning should always be supported by what?
a)
Counterclaims
b)
Evidence
c)
Claims
d)
Arguments
6.
Facts, statistics, authoritative opinions, and data could all be used as:
a)
Thesis Statement
b)
Introduction
c)
Evidence
d)
Conclusion
7.
This paragraph should wrap up your findings, restate your thesis, and include a call to action.
a)
Introduction
b)
Conclusion
c)
Body paragraph
d)
Rebuttal
8.
The opposite side of an argument to the one you are taking is known as the:
a)
Reasons
b)
Claim
c)
Counterclaim
d)
Rebuttal
9.
When you address the counterclaim by explaining why it is wrong, this is known as a:
a)
Thesis Statement
b)
Conclusion Paragraph
c)
Claim
d)
Rebuttal
10.
Using an emotional appeal to convince your audience:
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Logical Fallacy
11.
Using logic, facts, and figures to appeal to your audience:
a)
Logos
b)
Ethos
c)
Pathos
d)
Fallacy
12.
Using someone's character, authority, or credibility to appeal to an audience:
a)
Logos
b)
Ethos
c)
Pathos
d)
Fallacy
13.
The faulty assumption that the opinion of the majority is always valid:
a)
Sweeping Generalization
b)
Ad Hominem
c)
Red Herring
d)
Bandwagon
14.
What is an author's reason for writing?
a)
Reason
b)
Purpose
c)
Point
d)
Audience
15.
The quality of being believable or trustworthy is called?
a)
Credibility
b)
Evidence
c)
Support
d)
Cite
16.
The people you are trying to convince are known as your _____?
a)
Pro
b)
Argument
c)
Con
d)
Audience
17.
What are the specific pieces of information that support a claim called?
a)
Evidence
b)
Reason
c)
Argument
d)
Counterclaim
18.
An argument in favor of something is known as the ____ side.
a)
Con
b)
Pro
19.
An argument against something is known as the ____ side.
a)
Con
b)
Pro
20.
What is the type of writing that tries to convince the reader of something?
a)
Narrative
b)
Argumentative
c)
Desciptive
d)
Expository
21.
What is another term for "counterclaim"?
a)
Refute
b)
Counterargument
c)
Claim
d)
Argument
22.
A statement that expresses a person's judgement or belief is known as their ___.
a)
Fact
b)
Support
c)
Credibility
d)
Opinion
23.
What is a sentence intended to express the main idea in a paragraph or passage?
a)
Topic sentence
b)
Central idea
c)
Thesis statement
d)
Claim
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