AP Language Argument Essay

What is an argument?

• A claim that has logic and facts.
• _{A claim that has feelings in it.} 
•  A claim that tells a story.

What is a hook, or lead?

• The sentence that is the main idea of an essay. 
• The sentence that ends the paper. 
• A sentence that gets the reader's attention_. 

What is a claim?

• The sentence that gets the reader's attention.
• The main idea of an essay. 
• The counterargument. 
• Your views on a topic. 

What is a counterclaim?

• Agreeing with your opponent's claim. 
• The rebuttal. 
• The ending of an essay. 

What is a rebuttal?

• The counterargument. 
• The conclusion. 
• The return to your claim. 

There are three parts to an essay. Which choice contains all of them?

• Thesis, Lead, Hook
• Introduction, Body, Conclusion.
• Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal. 

There are three parts to an argumentative essay. What are they?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion. 
• Lead, Thesis, Conclusion. 
• Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal. 

In which paragraph does the thesis go?

• Body
• Introduction
• Conclusion. 

How many paragraphs should your essay possess?

• Four
• Two
• Three
• Five

Your thesis statement must include the points you'll discuss. At least how many should you have in your essay?

• Three
• One
• Four