Argumentative Writing Review

What is the primary purpose of argumentative writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader about a topic

• To convince the reader to accept a viewpoint

• To describe a personal experience

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

Which of the following is NOT a typical structure of an argumentative essay?

• Introduction

• Body paragraphs

• Conclusion

• Literary analysis

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1E

CCSS.W.9-10.4

What is a strong thesis statement?

• A vague statement about a topic

• A clear and debatable claim

• A summary of the essay

• An unrelated opinion

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

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

• Evidence and explanations

• Only personal opinions

• A summary of the introduction

• A list of unrelated facts

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

CCSS.W.9-10.9

What is a counterargument?

• A conclusion of the essay

• A summary of the essay

• An opposing viewpoint to the main argument

• An argument that supports the thesis

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

What should you do when addressing counterarguments?

• Acknowledge and refute them respectfully

• Ignore them completely

• Only focus on the strongest arguments

• Present them without any explanation

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CCSS.SL.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

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

• To provide detailed evidence

• To present a counterargument

• To summarize the main points

• To introduce new ideas

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1E

Which of the following is an example of a thesis statement?

• Reading is fun.

• Many people like pizza.

• Social media has a negative impact on mental health.

• Dogs are better than cats.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

What is the importance of transitions in an argumentative essay?

• To make the essay longer

• To confuse the reader

• To guide the reader through the arguments

• To add unnecessary information

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

CCSS.W.9-10.2C

What should you avoid in the conclusion of your essay?

• Summarizing main points

• Ending with a strong statement

• Restating the thesis

• Introducing new information