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Argumentative Writing

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  • Q1
    An "argument" can be described as...
    Something made to disprove an opposing viewpoint.
    A claim supported by reasons and evidence.
    The paragraph finishing of the essay.
    Reasons that back up the claim.
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following pronouns should one avoid while writing an argumentative essay?
    You
    I
    We
    All are correct
    20s
  • Q3
    Argumentative writing should appeal to the reader's.....
    Sense of Social Justice
    Intelligence
    Taste Buds
    Emotions
    20s
  • Q4
    Counter-arguments and rebuttals are an important part of an argumentative essay.
    True
    False
    20s
  • Q5
    An argumentative essay should have 5 paragraphs.
    False
    True
    20s
  • Q6
    In an argumentative essay, you should consider the other side of an issue then...
    Take a nap; writing is hard work!
    Give a quote that supports the other side
    Go off topic
    Give a reason why the other side's position is wrong
    30s
  • Q7
    In an argumentative essay, you should:
    use evidence from a text to support your ideas
    All are correct
    Cite the title and/or author of any source you use
    use all the sources provided to you
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is true about an argumentative essay:
    Cite evidence then EXPLAIN how the evidence fits
    use slang and abbreviations LOL! :) BRB
    Use first-person and second-person
    Use incomplete sentences
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the parts of an argument tells the main point?
    counterclaim
    evidence
    reason
    claim
    30s
  • Q10
    In a nutshell, what is the main purpose of an argument?
    convince / persuade
    narrate / tell a story
    explain / inform
    describe / support
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the parts of an argument explains why?
    counterclaim
    evidence
    reason
    claim
    30s
  • Q12
    In a nutshell, the main parts of an argument are...
    claims / reasons / conclusion / description
    introduction / anecdotes / narrative / conclusion
    claims / counterclaims / reasons / evidence
    introduction / narrative / examples / anecdotes
    30s
  • Q13
    Which of the following is the best argumentative claim about technology?
    Technology makes learning more engaging and accessible.
    Technology is difficult to learn.
    Technology is becoming more and more popular in schools.
    A time that technology helped me in school is_____.
    45s
  • Q14
    Which of the following is the best argumentative claim about YouTube?
    There is a lot of copyrighted material on YouTube.
    YouTube needs to change its copyright policies.
    My favorite YouTubers are ______.
    YouTube is a terrible website.
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following statements makes the BEST argumentative claim on racism?
    Racism is bad.
    Don't be racist.
    Racism is bad.
    The effects of segregation can still be felt today.
    30s

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