Argumentative Writing Terms

What is an argument in writing?

• A random opinion without evidence

• A reasoned opinion supported by evidence

• A list of facts

• A personal story

Who is the audience in writing?

• The people you are writing for

• The author of the text

• The editor of the book

• The characters in the story

What is a hook in an essay?

• The conclusion of the essay

• The opening line that grabs the reader's interest

• The bibliography section

• The title of the essay

What is a thesis statement?

• A question at the end of the essay

• A summary of the essay

• The last sentence of the introduction stating the main argument

• A list of references

What is evidence in argumentative writing?

• A personal opinion

• Information used to support an argument

• A fictional story

• A list of questions

What can evidence include?

• Only personal stories

• Facts, statistics, expert opinions, or examples

• Only quotes from novels

• Only questions

Where is the thesis statement usually found?

• In the conclusion

• In the introduction

• In the bibliography

• In the title

What is the role of the audience in writing?

• To write the essay

• To be convinced by the argument

• To edit the essay

• To provide evidence

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?

• To list all references

• To state the main argument

• To confuse the reader

• To provide a summary

What can a hook be in an essay?

• A question, quote, statistic, interesting fact, scenario, or anecdote

• A list of references

• A summary of the essay

• A personal story