Argumentative Writing & Leaving Main Street Quiz

What is the first paragraph of an argumentative essay called?

• A. Conclusion
• B. Body Paragraph
• C. Introduction
• D. Rebuttal

What is the purpose of the introduction in an argumentative essay?

• A. To summarize the argument
• B. To present evidence
• C. To hook the reader, give general back ground infromation about the topic, and state the thesis
• D. To list sources

Where is the thesis statement typically found in an argumentative essay?

• A. In the first body paragraph
• B. At the beginning of the conclusion
• C. At the end of the introduction
• D. In the rebuttal section

What is the main purpose of the body paragraphs in an argumentative essay?

• A. To restate the thesis
• B. To provide evidence and support for the claim
• C. To introduce the topic
• D. To list unrelated ideas

What is included in a topic sentence of a body paragraph?

• A. A quote from a source
• B. The main idea of the paragraph (a reason from the thesis)
• C. The conclusion of the essay
• D. A counterargument

What is the purpose of a counterargument in an argumentative essay?

• A. To confuse the audience
• B. To support the writer's position
• C. To address opposing viewpoints
• D. To end the essay

What does a rebuttal do in an argumentative essay?

• A. Presents new evidence unrelated to the argument
• B. Refutes counterarguments with evidence
• C. Introduces the main claim
• D. Summarizes the essay

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

• A. To introduce a new claim
• B. To restate the thesis and summarize key points
• C. To provide unrelated facts
• D. To give a counterargument

What type of evidence is most effective in an argumentative essay?

• A. Personal opinions
• B. Unsupported claims
• C. Facts, data, and expert quotes
• D. Irrelevant examples

What is the correct order of sections in a typical argumentative essay?

• A. Conclusion, Introduction, Body Paragraphs
• B. Body Paragraphs, Introduction, Conclusion
• C. Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
• D. Body Paragraphs, Conclusion, Introduction