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Parts of an Argumentative Essay

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 55mins

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1.

A hook is. . .

a)

the final attempt to persuade the reader.

b)

the main idea of your essay

c)

the first attempt to persuade the reader

d)

specific examples and research used as evidence

2.

A call to action is. . .

a)

the final attempt to persuade the reader

b)

the main idea of your essay

c)

the first attempt to persuade the reader

d)

specific examples and research used as evidence

3.

Within an essay, support is. . .

a)

an explanation of how evidence connects to the claim

b)

the final attempt to persuade the reader

c)

explains main idea and persuasive goal of the essay

d)

specific examples and research used as evidence

4.

Select ALL statements that describe a claim.

a)

also known as a thesis

b)

the last sentence of the introduction

c)

explains the main idea and persuasive goal of the essay

d)

the author's stance on a topic and their reasoning why

5.

An introduction is. . .

a)

the first paragraph of an essay

b)

the explanatory paragraphs within an essay

c)

the final paragraph of an essay

d)

the first sentence of an essay

6.

true or false : A claim is a fact

(a)  

7.

Check ALL parts included within a claim.

a)

commentary

b)

topic

c)

position on a topic

d)

reasoning for having a position on a topic

8.

A conclusion is. . .

a)

the first paragraph of an essay

b)

the explanatory middle paragraphs within an essay

c)

the final paragraph of an essay

d)

the first sentence of an essay

9.

A body paragraph is. . .

a)

the first paragraph of an essay

b)

the explanatory middle paragraphs within an essay

c)

the final paragraph of an essay

d)

the first sentence of an essay

10.

What is the first paragraph in an argumentative essay called?

a)

Body

b)

Conclusion

c)

Introduction

11.

What is the purpose of a hook?

a)

Tell what the paper is about

b)

To leave an impression on readers

c)

Get reader's attention

d)

Argue your point

12.

How do you create a thesis statement?

a)

Ask a question

b)

Restate the question

c)

Find text evidence

13.

What is the first sentence in a body paragraph called?

a)

Thesis

b)

Hook

c)

Topic sentence

d)

Conclusion starter

14.

After the introduction paragraph, what are the next paragraphs called (this is where you present information to prove your point)

a)

Introduction

b)

Body

c)

Conclusion

15.

What is the first sentence in the introduction paragraph called?

a)

Topic sentence

b)

Hook

c)

Clincher

d)

Explanation

16.

Mark ALL the pieces of a body paragraph

a)

Explanation

b)

Thesis

c)

Topic sentence

d)

Give Credit to the Text

e)

Text Evidence

17.

What is the last paragraph in an essay called?

a)

Body paragraph

b)

Introduction paragraph

c)

Conclusion paragraph

18.

What do you need to add to your conclusion starter?

a)

Clincher

b)

Restatement of the thesis

c)

Text evidence

d)

Hook

19.

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

a)

To tell what the whole paper is about

b)

To get readers' attention

c)

To tell what that body paragraph will be about

d)

To explain how your text evidence proves your opinion

20.

What is the purpose of a thesis sentence?

a)

To tell what the whole paper is about

b)

To get readers' attention

c)

To tell what that body paragraph will be about

d)

To explain how your text evidence proves your opinion

21.

What is the purpose of giving credit to the text? (Check all that apply)

a)

To add credibility to your writing by showing that you are NOT just making random information up.

b)

To give credit to the person writing the article since they put the work into writing it

c)

To argue how your text evidence proves your opinion.

d)

To add credibility to yourself by showing that someone else (who often knows more about the subject than you do) agrees with your opinion.

e)

To tell what the paragraph is going to be about.

22.

What is the purpose of an explanation?

a)

To prove/argue how your text evidence proves that you are write

b)

To get readers' attention

c)

To leave an ending impression on readers

d)

To add credibility to yourself by using the knowledge of someone else

23.

What is the purpose of text evidence?

a)

To give your opinion

b)

To get readers' attention

c)

To leave an ending impression on readers

d)

To add credibility to yourself by using the knowledge of someone else

24.

In your conclusion paragraph, after you have written your conclusion starter, what do you do?

a)

add a clincher

b)

restate the thesis word for word

c)

restate the thesis and reword it a little

d)

restate your topic sentence

25.

How do you create a topic sentence?

a)

restate the thesis, add a because and then a big reason for your opinion

b)

restate the thesis

c)

give text evidence to prove your point

26.

What is another word for counterclaim?

a)

Thesis statement

b)

Counterargument

c)

Hook

d)

Quote

27.

What is the purpose of the Counterclaim?

a)

To get the reader's attention

b)

To support your side of the argument

c)

To show the opposite side of your argument

28.

In which part of the essay do you first state your claim?

a)

Introduction

b)

Body Paragraph One

c)

Body Paragraph Three (counterclaim)

d)

Conclusion Paragraph

29.

What are the parts of the conclusion paragraph?

a)

Restate your claim, Summary, Call to Action

b)

Restate thesis, Summary, Closing Sentence

c)

Topic Sentence, Summary, Closing Sentence

30.

What are the parts of the Body Paragrph (Secret Recipe or Evidence Finder)?

a)

First Sentence, Second Sentence, Third Sentence, Last Sentence

b)

Topic Sentence, Summary, Concluding Sentence

c)

Topic Sentence, Context, Quote (Evidence), Explain the Quote, Context, Quote (Evidence), Explain the Quote, Analysis

31.

The thesis statement or claim is usually located at the end of the introduction paragraph.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

What are the parts in the Introduction Paragraph?

a)

Hook, Backgound, Thesis Statement (claim)

b)

Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentence, Concluding Sentence

c)

Restate Thesis (claim), Summary, Call to Action

33.

What are the paragrphs called in an argumentative essay?

a)

First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth

b)

Beginning, Middle 1, Middle 2, Middle 3, Ending

c)

Introduction, Body Paragraph 1, Body Paragraph 2, Body Paragraph 3 (counterclaim), Conclusion

34.

How many paragraphs are in an argumentative essay?

a)

5

b)

4

c)

3

d)

2

35.

Which of these transitions would you use in your body paragraph?

a)

In conclusion,

b)

Next,

c)

In my opinion,

36.

Which of these phrases would be good to use to cite text evidence?

a)

In conclusion,

b)

In my opinion,

c)

According to the text,

d)

In other words,

37.
When you use someone else's words in your own writing and you don't give that author credit is called... 
a)
copying
b)
plagiarism
c)
no big deal
d)
inspirational
38.

The part of the argumentative essay that fights back against the ideas of the opposing side is called a(n) _____________.

a)

counterargument

b)

rebuttal

c)

reason

d)

thesis