Argument Essay Components Quizizz

Argument Essay Components Quizizz

9th Grade

18 Qs

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Argument Essay Components Quizizz

Argument Essay Components Quizizz

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th Grade

Easy

CCSS
RL.8.1, RI.8.1, RI.8.8

+8

Standards-aligned

Created by

Portia Studenroth

Used 6+ times

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18 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a "hook" in an essay?

To provide evidence for the reasons given

To get the reader's attention at the beginning of the essay

To summarize the main points of the essay

To introduce the counter argument

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes a "thesis statement"?

A personal story about a specific incident

A sentence that includes your claim and reasons

A sentence that tells what a body paragraph is about

A transition word or phrase

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is "anecdotal evidence"?

Evidence taken directly from the text

Personal stories about specific incidents or experiences

A citation from a reliable source

A summary of the opposing viewpoint

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of a "counter argument" in an essay?

To provide background information on the topic

To acknowledge the opposing viewpoint

To summarize the main points of the essay

To introduce the thesis statement

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following are examples of a "transition words"?

Evidence

Clearly, First, Therefore, Also

Claim

Refute

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to "refute" a counter argument?

To agree with the opposing viewpoint

To prove the opposing viewpoint wrong using evidence

To ignore the opposing viewpoint

To summarize the opposing viewpoint

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of "background info" in an essay?

To provide a citation for the evidence

To tell the reader a little bit about the topic

To provide evidence for the thesis

To refute the counter argument

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