Thesis Writing Quiz

What are closed thesis statements?

• Statements that summarize the essay

• Statements that preview main support ideas

• Statements that list all arguments

• Statements that conclude the essay

Which words often enter into thesis statements to embrace complexity?

• AND, OR

• BUT, AND

• ALSO, TOO

• THEN, NEXT

What can a thesis include to acknowledge the other side of an argument?

• A summary

• A counterargument

• A conclusion

• A list of points

What is the basic essay thesis in the sample?

• My name is Jake.

• I’m Jake.

• I go by Jake, but my parents named me Jacob.

• Although my name is Jacob.

What is the complex essay thesis in the sample?

• My name is Jake.

• I’m Jake.

• I go by Jake, but my parents named me Jacob.

• Although my parents and friends refer to me as Jacob, I don’t feel like I’ve yet achieved the emotional maturity to see myself as anything more than a Jake.

What is another method to present the opposition mentioned in the document?

• An observation about a group of people

• A scientific experiment

• A historical event

• A philosophical argument

What is the title of the book by Graff and Birkenstein mentioned in the document?

• They Say/I Say

• Naming Your Naysayers

• The Art of Argument

• Understanding Opposition

What is a potential drawback recognized by the skeptic in the document?

• Lack of evidence

• Potential drawback of an idea

• Overwhelming support

• Complete agreement

What is a common reaction of social Darwinists according to the document?

• They would take issue with the fact

• They would fully support the idea

• They would remain neutral

• They would ignore the argument

What is the role of a rebuttal in an argument?

• To agree with the opponent

• To present and refute the opponent's objections

• To ignore the opponent's objections

• To change your argument to match the opponent's