Argumentative Essay Quiz

What is the primary purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To entertain the reader

• To investigate a topic and establish a position

• To summarize a story

• To describe a historical event

What is at the heart of every great argumentative essay?

• A strong introduction

• A well-defined thesis statement

• A detailed conclusion

• A list of references

What should a strong thesis statement be?

• Vague and general

• Specific, debatable, and supported by evidence

• Long and complex

• Short and humorous

What is the next step after establishing a thesis in an argumentative essay?

• Writing the conclusion

• Gathering evidence

• Creating a bibliography

• Drafting the introduction

What type of sources should be used to gather evidence?

• Social media posts

• Academic journals, books, and reputable websites

• Personal blogs

• Fictional novels

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What can bolster the argument that technology is beneficial to education?

• Personal anecdotes

• Statistics showing improved student performance

• Unrelated historical facts

• Opinions from social media

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What adds depth and credibility to an argumentative essay?

• Personal opinions

• Expert opinions and case studies

• Unverified rumors

• Random quotes

What is a crucial element of the argumentative essay besides the thesis?

• The counterargument

• The title page

• The bibliography

• The table of contents

What does addressing opposing viewpoints demonstrate?

• A lack of understanding

• A comprehensive understanding of the topic

• A bias towards one side

• An inability to argue

What strengthens the original argument in an essay?

• Ignoring counterarguments

• Acknowledging and refuting counterarguments

• Repeating the thesis

• Using only personal opinions