Argumentative Writing Terms Quiz

What is a response to counterarguments supporting the main claim called?

• Evidence

• Rebuttal

• Hook

• Thesis

What term describes the writer's position on an issue or problem?

• Claim

• Conclusion

• Audience

• Persuasion

What is data or facts supporting a claim or argument known as?

• Hook

• Evidence

• Thesis

• Argument

What explains how the evidence supports and connects to the claim?

• Bridge

• Counterclaim

• Summary

• Audience

What is the final summary reinforcing the main argument called?

• Hook

• Conclusion

• Claim

• Evidence

What term is used for challenging the argument by addressing the opposing viewpoint?

• Thesis

• Counterclaim

• Hook

• Rebuttal

What is an engaging opening statement to capture interest called?

• Hook

• Evidence

• Conclusion

• Claim

What provides contextual details relevant to the argument?

• Thesis

• Background Information

• Summary

• Audience

What summarizes the main idea of a paragraph?

• Topic Sentence

• Conclusion

• Claim

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the central argument or claim of the essay called?

• Thesis

• Hook

• Rebuttal

• Audience