Question 1

What is the primary purpose of an argumentative essay?

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to persuade the audience of a particular viewpoint

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to entertain the readers with a story

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to inform the audience about a topic

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to analyze a piece of literature

Question 2

Which element is essential for establishing a strong argument?

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evidence to support claims

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a list of unrelated facts

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a summary of other people's arguments

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a personal opinion without justification

Question 3

What is a counterargument?

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an opposing viewpoint that challenges your main argument

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a summary of your argument

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evidence that supports your argument

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a list of irrelevant points

Question 4

What role does a concluding statement serve in an argumentative essay?

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to summarize the main points and reinforce the argument

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to introduce new evidence

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to present a counterargument

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to elaborate on unrelated topics

Question 5

What is a logical fallacy?

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an error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument

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a supportive counterargument

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a valid argument structure

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a strong piece of evidence

Question 6

What is the significance of the thesis statement in an argumentative essay?

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it clearly presents the main argument and direction of the essay

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it lists all the evidence without explanation

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it introduces unrelated topics

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it provides a summary of the entire essay

Question 7

Which technique is often used to strengthen an argumentative essay?

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addressing counterarguments effectively

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repeating the same argument multiple times

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using overly emotional language

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relying solely on personal anecdotes

Question 8

What is the role of emotional appeals in an argumentative essay?

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to persuade the audience by eliciting an emotional response

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to provide factual evidence

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to summarize the main ideas

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to introduce new arguments

Question 9

What is meant by 'audience awareness' in argumentative writing?

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understanding the beliefs and values of the audience to tailor the argument accordingly

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focusing only on personal opinions

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ignoring the audience's perspective

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using complex jargon that the audience may not understand

Question 10

What is the function of a call to action in an argumentative essay?

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to encourage the audience to take a specific action or adopt a viewpoint

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to provide irrelevant background information

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to summarize the main points of the essay

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to restate the thesis in different words

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