Argument Essay Outline Quiz

How many sentences (minimum) of background information should you include in the introductory paragraph of your argument essay?

• At least two, but three would be excellent.

• Background information is totally not needed.

• One is good enough.

A claim includes how many reasons?

• one reason

• two reasons

• three reasons

• no reasons are necessary

Each body paragraph should be _______ sentences long.

• three or four sentences

• five or six sentences

• six or seven sentences

• eight to ten sentences

How many facts should you include in each body paragraph?

• no facts are necessary

• one fact and cite the source

• two facts and cite the source of each one

• three facts, but you don't need to cite the source

Which of the following is the best way to begin the first body paragraph?

• Begin with a piece of evidence that you cite

• Begin with "opponents might say"

• Begin with "one reason"

• Begin with "in conclusion"

After each fact (and after citing the source) you should do which of the following

• Explain how the fact supports your reason and give at least one example of this.

• Move quickly to the next fact after you cite the source.

• Move to the next reason after you cite the source.

A counterclaim paragraph includes which of the following?

• A topic sentence with a transition word

• A fact from the other side of the argument

• A rebuttal of the counterclaim

• A concluding sentence

• All of the above

A conclusion paragraph does which of the following?

• Makes an additional counterclaim and additional explanations

• Restates the claim, the three reasons and gives a call to action

• Is not necessary when you have already written several long paragraphs

• Includes important facts that support your reasons being sure to cite the sources

A conclusion includes

• a call to action

• the titles of your sources

• a fact that disproves the counterclaim

How should you begin the introductory paragraph of your essay?

• Use a simile that relates to your topic

• Always begin with your strongest fact first

• Begin with your counterclaim, then state your real claim

• Begin this paragraph with a transition word