
Argument Essay
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- Q1The purpose of an Argumentative Essay is to...tell the audience when they are wrong about a topicstrongly state a fact based claim and show weaknesses in the opposing side's viewtell about interesting information in a way that makes others want to know more.persuade the audience to think like you and do what you do30s
- Q2What is uniquely present in an Argument Essay that other essays don't include?Argument essays contain a counterclaim and rebuttalArgument essays contain opinionsArgument essays contain 5 paragraphsArgument essays contain claims30s
- Q3Is this claim an appropriate one for an Argument Essay? Although critics disagree about the use of body cams for police officers, body cams should be worn for safety of both the officer and the general public.YesNo30s
- Q4Is this claim an appropriate one for an Argument Essay? The use of daylight savings time needs to end.YesNo30s
- Q5Is this claim an appropriate one for an Argument Essay? Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back is the greatest movie of all time.YesNo30s
- Q6Is this claim an appropriate one for an Argument Essay? While many disagree with his personal behavior, former President Trump was a great president for America because he helped lower taxes, gave recognition to Israel, and added conservative judges to the Supreme Court.NoYes30s
- Q7The counterclaim in an Argument Essay is the...none of thesethe opposition's (other side's) point of viewthe main claimrebuttal30s
- Q8Is the following a proper counterclaim for someone against testing on animals? I can see how there are some reasons why testing would be best for animals as with pet food and pet medicines.YesNo30s
- Q9Is this an appropriate counterclaim for an argument essay? While critics say that vaccinations cause harm, there are three reasons vaccinations are beneficial for society.NoYes30s
- Q10Is this a proper rebuttal to a counterclaim? It is important to remember that those who disagree with vaccinations have one instance or reason for their disagreement instead of looking at the mass benefit they provide to society.YesNo30s