Argument Essay Format

How many paragraphs should you write for an argument essay?

• 5

• 4

• 6

• 3

Which is NOT included in the introduction paragraph?

• a specific quote explaining a reason for your position

• hook (get the reader interested)

• context (explaining why the issue is important)

• full claim (state position, opposition to claim, rebuttal, and two additional reasons)

In what body paragraph should you include your opposition to claim (counter-claim)?

• Body paragraph one

• Body paragraph two

• Body paragraph three

• You shouldn't include opposition in an argument essay

Every body paragraph should end with a

• summary sentence

• clincher sentence

• joke

• anecdote

Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction?

• Hook

• Background information

• Claim

• Evidence

The introduction serves to capture the reader’s interest, provide background information, present your thesis statement, and (in longer essays) to summarize the structure of the body.

• True

• False

A paragraph that contains the lead, background information, thesis statement, and brief reasons.

• introduction paragraph

• body paragraph

• counterargument paragraph

• concluding paragraph

Which element is essential for the body paragraph of an argumentative essay?

• A detailed narrative of the author's personal experience

• A clear topic sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph

• A humorous anecdote to engage the reader

• A list of unrelated facts to fill space

You should always choose the best argument available when selecting your counter-claim, even if it's challenging to write a rebuttal.

• True

• False

You should keep a formal voice and tone, and you should not refer to yourself in an argument essay.

• True

• False