Argumentative Essay Quiz

What is the main goal of an argumentative essay?

• To inform the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To confuse the reader

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an argumentative essay?

• To provide the main idea

• To let the reader know the other side of the argument

• To provide evidence

• To summarize the essay

What should the tone of an argumentative essay be?

• Kind and polite

• Angry and accusatory

• Indifferent and apathetic

• Sarcastic and mocking

What should a writer provide to support their claims in an argumentative essay?

• Personal anecdotes

• Reliable evidence

• Unsubstantiated opinions

• Fictional stories

What is the purpose of addressing counter arguments in an argumentative essay?

• To distract the reader

• To avoid the topic

• To strengthen the argument

• To confuse the reader

What is the structure of an argumentative essay?

• Introduction, conclusion, and analysis

• Introduction, body, and conclusion

• Introduction, body, and opposition

• Introduction, body, and evidence

How many sides can the author choose in an argumentative essay?

• 1

• 2

What does the author need to provide to support their claim?

• opinions

• • evidence (facts)

• counter arguments

What does a writer need to include to address the other side of the argument in their essay?

• thesis statement

• quotations

• • counterargument

• introductory paragraph

What goes at the end of the introduction paragraph in an argument essay?

• • your signature

• • thesis statement

• • counterargument

• • conclusion