WorksheetsArgumentative Essay Writing
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Making a claim and supporting it using logic.
a)
Argument
b)
Thesis
c)
Evidence
d)
Claim
2.
It is important to understand all sides of an argument.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
The position that you are trying to get your readers to accept
a)
Argument
b)
Persuasion
c)
Claim
d)
Evidence
4.
Facts that support your claim
a)
Argument
b)
Persuasion
c)
Claim
d)
Evidence
5.
Challenging the argument by addressing the
position of someone who may not agree with
the argument.
a)
Argument
b)
Counterclaim/Counterargument
c)
Claim
d)
Evidence
6.
This is a return to the original argument. It gives you an opportunity to prove why the opposing argument is invalid.
a)
Argument
b)
Turn-back Sentence
c)
Evidence
d)
Hook
7.
The claim is also called the ________.
a)
Hook
b)
Evidence
c)
Thesis
d)
Counterclaim
8.
The first paragraph is where you will ______________ the reader.
a)
Hook
b)
Convince
c)
Persuade
d)
Talk directly to
9.
The third body paragraph should introduce an opposing claim, which is the __________________. It also includes the turn-back, which takes the reader back to your claim and position.
a)
Counterclaim/Counterargument
b)
Thesis Statement
c)
Textual Evidence
d)
Last Sentence
10.
The _________ paragraph restates the thesis statement and summarizes the main idea of the argument.
a)
Introduction
b)
Body
c)
Conclusion
11.
The ______________ paragraphs support the thesis statement/claim.
a)
Introduction
b)
Body
c)
Conclusion
12.
An argumentative essay must include a claim and a counterclaim.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
When writing an argumentative essay, you can take both sides, a neutral stance, or "sit on the fence."
a)
True
b)
False
14.
In an argument, it is important to cite sources as evidence.
a)
True
b)
False
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