Question 1

What is the term for the main argument in an essay?

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thesis statement

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conclusion

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supporting detail

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topic sentence

Question 2

What is a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

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an opposing viewpoint

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the main argument

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the conclusion

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the supporting evidence

Question 3

What term refers to the information or facts used to support an argument in an essay?

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evidence

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rhetoric

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thesis

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opinion

Question 4

This is the part of your essay where you prove the opposing claim wrong

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rebuttal

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example

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hook

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counterclaim

Question 5

“Students should be allowed to use their phones in class” is an example of a…

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claim

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evidence

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reason

Question 6

“Others may say that phones will distract kids from learning” is an example of…

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A counter argument or counter claim

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rebuttal

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reason

Question 7

“Others may say that phones are a distraction from learning; however, phones can also promote learning.” The underlined section is an example of…

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rebuttal

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thesis

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counterclaim

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claim

Question 8

What is the term for a statement that supports the main argument in an essay?

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claim

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analogy

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transition

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narrative

Question 9

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

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to present the topic and outline the argument

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to analyze opposing viewpoints

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to summarize the main points

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to provide evidence

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT credible evidence to use in an essay?

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Your opinion

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real life examples, stories

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Expert opinion

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facts from a research study

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