Argument Writing Printable Worksheet

A __________ is a statement the writer is trying to prove is true. 

• Evidence

• Claim

• Counter-claim

• Conclusion

Which of the following is not a form of evidence?

• quote from an expert 

• a statistic

• government definitions 

• a counterclaim 

An argument must include:

• Claim, counterclaim, reasons, and supporting evidence

• Claim and supporting evidence

• Ethos, logos, and pathos

• Facts and statistics

A claim in argument writing is

• the writer's position or stance on a problem or issue

• the writer's personal opinion on the subject

• a statement that is not debatable

• the main topic of the essay

A COUNTERCLAIM in an argument essay:

• gives the audience a reason to not trust the writer

• usually involves throwing shade at the opposing side

• considers an argument in opposition to the claim

• is a type of logical fallacy

It is virtually impossible for a writer to NOT have any bias in judgements or reasoning when making an argument.

• True

• False

Which of the following in an example of argument writing in the real world?

• A rant on Facebook about the long line at Chick-Fil-A

• An op ed in the NY Times asking policy makers to shorten the school day

• A short Nike ad featuring Colin Kaepernick

• Live tweets during the season finale of Grey's Anatomy

• Answers B and C

What is the primary purpose of argument writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To describe a scene

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong argument?

• It includes personal opinions without evidence

• It presents a clear claim supported by evidence

• It avoids addressing counterclaims

• It relies solely on emotional appeal

In argument writing, what is a counterclaim?

• A statement that supports the main claim

• A statement that opposes the main claim

• A summary of the main points

• An emotional appeal