Argumentative Essay

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What is the primary goal of an argumentative essay?

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To persuade the reader

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What is a thesis statement?

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The main idea of the essay

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Which of the following is an example of an argumentative essay topic? Options: Is chocolate better than candy?, A biography of a famous person, The history of chocolate, How to bake a cake

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Is chocolate better than candy?

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Why is it important to choose one side of an argument in an essay?

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To maintain the writer's credibility

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What should you provide to support your claims in an argumentative essay?

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Evidence

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How should you address counterarguments in your essay?

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Address them directly

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What is the purpose of the opposition paragraph in an argumentative essay?

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To address counterarguments

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Why is it important to keep a polite tone in an argumentative essay?

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To ensure readers listen to you

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What should you eliminate from your writing to maintain a polite tone?

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Exclamation points

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What is NOT a purpose of an argumentative essay?

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To entertain