A. A personal story that supports the topic

B. A statement that presents the writer’s position

C. A counterargument

D. A summary of the essay

A. To summarize opposing views

B. To provide emotional appeal

C. To support the writer’s claim with facts or examples

D. To distract the reader from counterarguments

A. Only opinions

B. Anecdotes and jokes

C. A thesis, evidence, and counterclaims

D. Poems and metaphors

A. A personal opinion that supports the main argument

B. A statement that challenges or opposes the writer’s main claim

C. A piece of evidence used to support the thesis

D. A summary of the writer’s main points

A. A plot twist

B. A list of sources

C. A hook, background information, and a thesis statement

D. Only the main claim

A. Tells a story

B. States the writer’s position clearly and previews the main reasons

C. Includes personal opinions only

D. Is a question

A. Many believe school uniforms improve discipline.

B. Students feel more comfortable in casual clothes.

C. I don’t like wearing uniforms.

D. School uniforms are a waste of money.

A. To introduce new evidence

B. To repeat the introduction word-for-word

C. To restate the thesis, summarize key points, and end with a strong final thought

D. To cite sources in MLA format

A. It supports the opposing viewpoint

B. It is vague and emotional

C. It includes reliable facts, examples, or expert opinions

D. It comes from social media posts

A. Counterclaim → Introduction →

Body Paragraphs → Conclusion

B. Introduction →

Body Paragraphs → Counterclaim → Conclusion

C. Introduction → Counterclaim → Conclusion →

Body Paragraphs

D. Body Paragraphs → Introduction → Conclusion → Counterclaim