ELA Writing

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph of an argumentative essay?

• To provide a statistic to support the thesis

• To introduce a reason people should be convinced by the argument

• To conclude the argument of the essay

• To bridge the evidence with the argument's claim

What is the purpose of the concluding paragraph in an argumentative essay?

• To introduce new evidence and claims

• To summarize the reasons and evidence presented

• To close the issue by showing that the topic has been thoroughly covered

• To present a detailed analysis of the topic

Which of the following is an example of what you should do when writing a concluding paragraph?

• Use strong, convincing language

• Weaken your argument by using 'I believe' or 'I think'

• Make up 'facts' or statistics

• Rely on personal experiences

What should you include in the concluding paragraph to move the audience into wanting to make a change?

• A summary of the essay's introduction

• A call to action

• A detailed description of the essay's body paragraphs

• A list of potential topics for future essays

How many paragraphs should an argumentative essay have at a minimum?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What is the role of Body Paragraph #3 in an argumentative essay?

• To introduce the first reason supporting the claim

• To introduce an opposing claim and provide a turn-back

• To summarize the essay's main points

• To restate the thesis statement

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for writing a lead in an introductory paragraph?

• Quote by a famous person

• Anecdote

• Detailed analysis

• Strong statement

What should the thesis statement in an essay do?

• Address the argument and prove the claim

• Provide a summary of the essay's main points

• Offer a counterargument to the main argument

• List all the sources and references for the essay

Which key words are suggested to form the thesis statement?

• Reasons, Benefits, Advantages or Disadvantages

• Facts, Opinions, Myths or Legends

• Hypothesis, Theories, Models or Frameworks

• Arguments, Counterarguments, Evidence or Examples

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

• To show that you are biased towards a particular point of view

• To prove that you fully understand the topic and have considered the opposition

• To confuse the reader with multiple viewpoints

• To weaken your original argument