Argumentative Essay

How many parts does an argumentative essay have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of an argumentative essay?

• It presents arguments about an issue.

• It provides readers with enough detailed descriptions.

• It tells a story about a personal experience.

• It provides information about a certain topic.

Which refers to the main argument of an essay and the writer’s position on a problem of issue?

• Counterclaim

• Claim

• Conclusion

• Refutation

What refers to the opinion or an evidence that others may bring up against your argument that you must accept and refute in writing argumentative texts?

• Counterclaim

• Claim

• Conclusion

• Refutation

The _______________ introduces the problem and gives background information needed for the argument and the thesis statement.

It refers to the statement that summarizes the main points of an essay.

What is the main goal of argumentative writing?

• Make the reader agree with the writer’s opinion.

• Describe a person, place or thing in such a way that a picture is formed in the reader's mind.

• Explain the topic to increase the understanding of the reader.

• Convince readers to believe in an idea and to do an action

Where should a thesis statement appear?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

What is an argument?

• a claim that has logic and facts

• a claim that has feelings in it

• a claim that tells ones opinion

• a claim that tells a story

What is a claim?

• It is an attention getter sentence.

• It is the main idea of an essay

• It is the counterargument.

• It is your view on a topic