Unit 4 Test Review

What is an argument claim?

• a statement that objects to or is the opposite of the writer’s claim
• a statement you are trying to prove in your argument stating your position
• a statement that informs the reader what the paper will be about

What is the purpose of the claim in an argument?

• persuade the reader to your side of the argument
• inform the reader about what your paper will be about
• entertain the reader

Why is it important to have a clear claim in an argument?

• to confuse the reader by giving a complete understanding of what the writer is trying to convey in their paper
• to inform the reader about a specific topic so the reader knows exactly what to expect
• to give the reader a precise view & complete understanding of what the writer is trying to convey in their argument and the position the writer holds
• explain the ways your argument counters the objections

What is a common error that is found in claims of an argument?

• writing a claim in the form of a question
• presenting a claim without evidence
• none of the options
• both of the options

What is a counterclaim?

• a claim that objects to or is the opposite of the writer’s claim
• a statement that informs the reader what the paper will be about
• a statement you are trying to prove in your argument stating your position

When should a counterclaim be introduced in an argument? (Choose all that apply.)

• after the claim’s reasons and supporting evidence
• in its own paragraph
• none of the options
• both of the options

What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

• persuade the reader to your side of the argument
• inform the reader about what your paper will be about
• entertain the reader
• present a possible objection to your argument

Why is it important to have a counterclaim?

• to confuse the reader by giving a complete understanding of what the writer is trying to convey in their paper
• to inform the reader about a specific topic so the reader knows exactly what to expect
• explain the ways your argument counters the objections and to show that you have thought about other points of view
• explain the ways your argument counters the objections

What sentence in a persuasive essay should state a claim’s reason?

• hook
• topic sentence
• claim
• concrete detail

What are rhetorical appeals?

• the qualities of an argument that make it truly persuasive
• the qualities of an argument that entertain the reader
• the qualities of an argument that inform the reader