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Argument Writing Unit

Quiz by James Parsons

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is an argumentative writing technique?
    Summarizing the main idea of the text
    Presenting evidence to support your claim
    Using descriptive language to create a vivid image
    Asking a series of questions to engage the reader
    30s
  • Q2
    Why is it important to address counterarguments in an argumentative essay?
    To confuse the reader with different perspectives
    To acknowledge opposing viewpoints and strengthen your own argument
    To avoid controversy and stay neutral
    To ignore differing opinions and assert your own beliefs
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an argumentative essay?
    To introduce supporting evidence
    To conclude the essay
    To provide a brief summary of the essay
    To clearly state the main argument of the essay
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the purpose of a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?
    To introduce a new perspective unrelated to the topic
    To support your own argument with additional evidence
    To confuse and confound the reader
    To acknowledge and refute opposing viewpoints
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the purpose of an introduction in an argumentative essay?
    To grab the reader's attention and provide background information
    To restate the main argument of the essay
    To present counterarguments
    To conclude the essay
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the role of evidence in an argumentative essay?
    To introduce unrelated information
    To confuse and mislead the reader
    To support and strengthen the writer's claims
    To distract from the main argument
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the purpose of a conclusion in an argumentative essay?
    To introduce new arguments and evidence
    To ask the reader a question
    To provide background information
    To summarize the main points and restate the thesis
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in argumentative writing?
    A fact is an argument supported by evidence, while an opinion is a subjective statement.
    A fact is a general statement, while an opinion is a specific observation.
    A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or viewpoint.
    A fact is a personal belief or viewpoint, while an opinion is a statement that can be proven true or false.
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the purpose of using logical reasoning in an argumentative essay?
    To make a persuasive and well-structured argument
    To present unrelated facts and statistics
    To confuse and frustrate the reader
    To introduce personal anecdotes and stories
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the role of a topic sentence in an argumentative paragraph?
    To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
    To conclude the paragraph
    To confuse the reader
    To provide supporting evidence
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the most important part of an argumentative essay?
    Conclusion
    Body paragraphs
    Thesis statement
    Introduction
    30s
  • Q12
    What should be included in the introduction of an argumentative essay?
    Counter argument and rebuttal
    Body paragraphs, evidence, and conclusion
    Transition words and explanation
    Hook, background sentences, and thesis statement
    30s
  • Q13
    What is considered as credible evidence in an argumentative essay?
    Examples, quotes, facts, and statistics
    Personal opinions and anecdotes
    Internet memes and jokes
    Emotional appeals and rhetorical questions
    30s
  • Q14
    What should the concluding paragraph of an argumentative essay do?
    Introduce new evidence and reasons
    Ask rhetorical questions
    Restate the thesis, summarize reasons, and end with a strong statement
    Repeat the introduction
    30s
  • Q15
    Why is it important to include a counter argument in an argumentative essay?
    To distract from the thesis statement
    To make the essay longer
    To confuse the reader
    To add credibility and gain the reader's trust
    30s

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