Analyze Argument Essay

Be sure to think about the _____ to your position when you make an argument.

• concluding

• counter-argument

• contrast

• analyze

The _____ determines what the essay will be about.

• controlling idea

• conclusion

• counter-argument

• capitalization

When you write your essay, it is important to think about the _____ that will be reading it so you can target your arguments to them.

• anticipate

• classical

• controlling idea

• audience

What is a counter-argument?

• The argument made by the writer of the source

• Your main argument

• The opposing argument

• A weak argument

Which of the following are suitable transitions for a COUNTER-ARGUMENT paragraph?

• Ultimately/ In conclusion

• In addition/ Furthermore

• However/ On the other hand

• Also/ Continuing on

Which type of essay requires you to choose a side and support it?

• Informative

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• Expository

What makes up your thesis?

• Your topic and a quote

• Your topic and supporting evidence

• Your topic and your overall opinion

• Your topic and the 3 reasons/ claims.

Which part of an essay provides a summary of the main points and restates the thesis?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Counter-argument

What is the term for a statement that opposes the main argument in an essay?

• Thesis

• Counter-argument

• Conclusion

• Introduction

In an argumentative essay, what is the purpose of the introduction?

• To present evidence

• To summarize the essay

• To state the main argument

• To refute counter-arguments