1st Six Weeks Exam

What is an argumentative essay?

• An essay in which the author takes a position on a topic and tries to persuade the reader

• An essay that presents facts and without any persuasive intent

• An essay that uses vivid language to entertain the reader

• An essay that provides a summary of different perspectives on a topic

What are the characteristics of an argumentative text?

• It uses facts, reasons, and evidence

• It uses multiple quotes from different sources

• It is a summary of important points in a text

• All of the above

How is an argumentative text usually structured?

• Introduction, Reason, Evidence, Fact, Conclusion

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Introduction, Supporting paragraph #1, Supporting paragraph #2, Supporting paragraph #3, Conclusion

• Introduction, Counterclaim, Conclusion

What is the purpose of the thesis statement in an argumentative text?

• To state the clear position on the topic/issue

• To provide a summary of the supporting paragraphs

• To introduce alternate perspectives

• To conclude the essay

What are the three parts of a thesis statement?

• Answer to question, Reason 1, Reason 2

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Claim, Reasons, Counterclaim

• Hook, Thesis statement, Call to action

What should be included in the supporting paragraphs of an argumentative essay?

• Strong supporting facts and information

• Alternate perspectives that contradict the thesis

• Personal opinions and anecdotes

• All of the above

What is the purpose of the counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

• To acknowledge and refute alternate perspectives

• To provide additional supporting evidence

• To summarize the main points of the essay

• To introduce a new topic for discussion

What is the purpose of the conclusion in an argumentative essay?

• To recap the main points and restate the thesis

• To introduce new evidence and arguments

• To provide a call to action

• To ask rhetorical questions

What is the purpose of annotating a poem?

• To underline, highlight, or write comments

• To memorize the poem

• To analyze the rhyme scheme and meter

• To identify the narrator

What should be done after reading a poem for the first time?

• Read the poem again and annotate

• Look up any unfamiliar words in a dictionary

• Identify the shifts or changes in the poem

• All of the above