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Argument essay

Quiz by Aidan Liston

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is an essential component of an argument essay?
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    Excessive use of emotional appeals
    Avoiding counterarguments
    A summary of the opposing viewpoint
    A clear thesis statement
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for supporting the main argument in an essay?
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    Addressing potential weaknesses
    Ignoring valid counterarguments
    Using logical reasoning
    Providing relevant evidence
    30s
  • Q3
    In an argument essay, what is the purpose of providing evidence to support the main claim?
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    To persuade the audience of the validity of the argument
    To overwhelm the reader with information
    To introduce unrelated topics
    To confuse the audience
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the purpose of the counterclaim in an argument essay?
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    To repeat the thesis statement
    To provide additional supporting evidence
    To introduce a new argument
    To address and refute opposing viewpoints
    30s
  • Q5
    The AP lang Argument Essay asks you to reflect on what?
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    broad cultural, moral, or social issue that is open to debate.
    Narrow cultural, moral or social issue that is not open to debate
    broad cultural, moral, or social issue that is not open to debate
    Narrow cultural, moral, or social issue that is open to debate
    30s
  • Q6

    Preparing Essay

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    Linking
    30s
  • Q7

    The logical fallacy of claiming that something is true because everyone believes it.

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    30s
  • Q8

    Should you include a counter-argument within your argument

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    true
    false
    True or False
    30s
  • Q9

    A fallacy where a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement.

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    30s
  • Q10

    The fallacy directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining.

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    30s

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