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Argumentative writing

Quiz by monica damron

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  • Q1
    What is an argumentative paper?
    A paper that presents a position on a controversial topic and supports it with evidence and reasoning
    A paper that presents both sides of an issue without taking a position
    A paper that provides a summary of a book or article
    A paper that describes someone's personal experiences
    30s
  • Q2
    What is a claim in argumentative writing?
    A counterargument that challenges the main argument
    A statement that presents a writer's main argument or position
    A conclusion that summarizes the main points
    A list of evidence used to support an argument
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of counterarguments in argumentative writing?
    To show off the writer's knowledge of different perspectives
    To confuse the reader and create doubt
    To distract from the main argument
    To address opposing viewpoints and strengthen the author's position
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the purpose of evidence in argumentative writing?
    To support and strengthen the author's claims or arguments
    To present multiple conflicting viewpoints
    To distract from the main argument
    To confuse the reader and make the writing more complex
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the purpose of a rebuttal in argumentative writing?
    To respond to and refute counterarguments or opposing viewpoints
    To introduce new evidence to support the argument
    To confuse the reader with conflicting viewpoints
    To summarize the main points of the argument
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the purpose of a thesis statement in argumentative writing?
    To clearly state the main argument or position of the writer
    To evaluate and critique opposing viewpoints
    To introduce the supporting points of the argument
    To provide a summary of evidence used in the paper
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the purpose of a topic sentence in argumentative writing?
    To distract the reader from the main argument
    To introduce the main idea of a paragraph or section within the essay
    To conclude the essay by summarizing the main points
    To provide a counterargument against the main thesis
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the purpose of a conclusion in argumentative writing?
    To introduce new evidence supporting the argument
    To address counterarguments and opposing viewpoints
    To summarize the main points and restate the thesis
    To confuse the reader with conflicting information
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the purpose of a hook in argumentative writing?
    To grab the reader's attention and introduce the topic
    To summarize the main points of the argument
    To introduce a counterargument against the main claim
    To provide evidence supporting the thesis statement
    30s

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