Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the introduction in an argumentative essay?

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To capture the reader's attention and present the thesis statement.

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To list all arguments in detail

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To provide a detailed conclusion

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To summarize the body paragraphs

Question 2

How many paragraphs are typically found in the body of an argumentative essay?

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Three or more paragraphs.

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One paragraph

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Four or more paragraphs

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Two paragraphs

Question 3

What does a rebuttal in an argumentative essay do?

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Addresses and disproves opposing viewpoints using counterarguments.

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Introduces new evidence

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Summarizes previous arguments

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Restates the thesis statement

Question 4

What is included in the conclusion of an argumentative essay?

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A restatement of the thesis and a summary of the main arguments.

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A detailed analysis of evidence

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An introduction to new topics

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Personal anecdotes unrelated to the argument

Question 5

Which phrase best describes a hook in the introduction?

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A statement that captures the reader's attention.

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A definition of social media

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The final argument presented

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A lengthy explanation of the topic

Question 6

What type of evidence is used to support claims in the body of an argumentative essay?

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Credible evidence such as statistics or reliable sources.

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Unverified data

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Personal opinions

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Anecdotal evidence

Question 7

What is a common feature of a topic sentence in the body paragraphs?

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It presents a reason or claim supporting the thesis.

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It summarizes the entire paragraph

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It contradicts the thesis statement

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It introduces a new topic

Question 8

What is the effect of a call to action in the conclusion?

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It encourages readers to take action or change their perspective.

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It confuses the reader

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It introduces a new thesis

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It dismisses the arguments presented

Question 9

In what way does the thesis statement function in an argumentative essay?

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It summarizes the essay's main point or argument.

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It lists all counterarguments

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It introduces the rebuttal

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It serves as the hook

Question 10

What conjunctions can be used to introduce rebuttals in an argumentative essay?

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Other conjunctions that indicate contrast or opposition.

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Only

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And

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For example

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of the introduction in an argumentative essay?

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To capture the readers' attention and present the thesis statement.

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To summarize the conclusion of the essay.

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To present opposing viewpoints.

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To provide detailed evidence for claims.

Question 12

How many paragraphs does the body of an argumentative essay typically contain?

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Three or more paragraphs.

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Only one paragraph.

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Two paragraphs.

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Four to five paragraphs.

Question 13

What must each reason presented in the body of an argumentative essay be supported by?

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Credible evidence.

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Personal opinions only.

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Irrelevant data.

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Anecdotal evidence.

Question 14

What is the purpose of a rebuttal in an argumentative essay?

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To address and disprove opposing viewpoints.

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To introduce new arguments.

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To provide background information.

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To summarize the main points of the essay.

Question 15

What does the conclusion of an argumentative essay typically restate?

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The thesis statement.

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The main counterarguments.

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The body paragraphs in detail.

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The introduction's hook.

Question 16

What is often included in the conclusion to encourage readers?

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A call to action.

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A summary of statistics.

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More background information.

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A detailed rebuttal of all arguments.

Question 17

Which of the following best describes a topic sentence in an argumentative essay?

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It presents a reason or claim supporting the thesis.

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It provides an anecdote.

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It states an unrelated fact.

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It summarizes the entire essay.

Question 18

What type of evidence is most effective in supporting arguments in the body of an argumentative essay?

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Statistics or other reliable sources.

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Fictional examples.

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Unrelated opinions.

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Personal anecdotes.

Question 19

In the body of an argumentative essay, how are opposing viewpoints typically addressed?

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With counterarguments.

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By providing additional anecdotes.

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By agreeing with them.

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By ignoring them.

Question 20

What is an example of a closing statement in a conclusion?

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It encourages readers to reflect on their social media usage.

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It lists all the points made in the essay.

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It introduces a new argument.

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It repeats the introduction verbatim.

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