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Argumentative Writing

Quiz by Rebecca Summerour

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12 questions
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  • Q1
    Which one of these words describes a claim made to rebut accusations against you?
    Climax
    Textual Evidence
    Thesis Statement
    Counterclaim
    120s
  • Q2
    If you’re reading a passage and it is the opposite of what you feel about the topic, then where should you use the information in your essay?
    Counterclaim and rebuttal
    Conclusion
    Introduction
    Supporting detail
    120s
  • Q3
    Which of these would be a good counterclaim against people who support school uniforms?
    My opponent may say that school uniforms are bad for students because they can only wear certain colors, but they keep students from making fun of what kids wear.
    My opponent may say that school uniforms are good because they save parents money, but they take away students creativity in what they wear.
    My opponent may say that school uniforms are bad because they are ugly, but they take away students creativity in what they wear.
    My opponent may say that school uniforms are good because students will not get bullied, but they are ugly.
    120s
  • Q4
    Which answer is the BEST for a counterclaim and rebuttal if you were against public curfews?
    My opponents may say that public curfews lower the crime rate, however most kids aren't out committing crimes, they are just hanging out with their friends.
    My parents say that public curfews are bad because they stink.
    Others might think that public curfews are good, but I think they are bad.
    My opponents may say that public curfews lower the crime rate and I agree.
    120s
  • Q5
    If you are for public curfew, what would be the BEST argument?
    Drug trafficking would be higher than usual.
    Teens can be involved in more illegal activities.
    Teens should be able to continue important work.
    More teens would go missing.
    120s
  • Q6
    If you were against public curfews, which would you choose as an important detail to back up your thesis statement?
    Kids could do bad stuff if they are out late.
    Kids could get into major trouble with gang activity if curfews weren’t implemented.
    Kids should be smart enough to know to stay out of gang activity and illegal activities.
    Kids should do their own stuff when they’re grown-ups.
    120s
  • Q7
    What would your thesis be if you were AGAINST drug testing horses at shows?
    Horses are too cute to be drug tested.
    People should not drug test horses at shows.
    It takes 5 minutes to drug test a horse.
    People should drug test horses at shows.
    120s
  • Q8
    What would be the best definition for ‘counterclaim’?
    A claim that negates or disagrees with the thesis statement.
    Facts and examples that clarify the thesis.
    A statement of theory to be later proven in writing.
    Evidence from the text that it used to prove a main point of argument.
    120s
  • Q9
    What should you always do when writing your conclusion?
    Restate thesis statement
    Include “I think that…”
    Write about your feeling of the topic
    Write about the public’s feeling of the topic
    120s
  • Q10
    What's the best definition of a thesis?
    A claim made to rebut a previous claim
    A class you learn about in Language arts
    A statement or theory to be later proven in your writing
    Evidence that disagrees with the counterclaim
    120s
  • Q11
    What is a good supporting sentence for an argumentative supporting violent video games?
    Violent video games can cause more aggression in teens.
    When teens play violent video games, it can be hard for them to determine the difference between fantasy and reality.
    Violent video games do not cause aggression in teens.
    Violent video games will rot your brain and give you horrible nightmares.
    120s
  • Q12
    If you were supporting minors NOT playing violent video games, which would be the BEST to backup your claim?
    These games should only be sold to people above the age of 18.
    Minors should be able to discern real life from fantasy.
    Violent video games don't affect teens in any positive or negative way.
    Violent games can cause minors to commit violent and aggressive actions.
    120s

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