What is the primary purpose of an argumentative essay?
EXAM 4th Six Weeks College Prep

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English
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12th Grade
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Jesus R. Saldivar
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To entertain the reader
To investigate a topic and establish a position
To summarize a story
To describe a historical event
2.
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What is at the heart of every great argumentative essay?
A humorous anecdote
A well-defined thesis statement
A detailed description
A list of facts
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What should a strong thesis statement be?
Vague and general
Specific, debatable, and supported by evidence
Long and complicated
Short and humorous
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the next step after establishing a thesis in an argumentative essay?
Writing a conclusion
Gathering evidence
Creating a bibliography
Drafting an introduction
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does addressing counterarguments play in an argumentative essay?
It weakens the original argument
It distracts from the main point
It strengthens the original argument
It is unnecessary
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of an argumentative essay?
To entertain the reader
To develop critical thinking and persuasive writing skills
To summarize a story
To provide a historical overview
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key element of a well-crafted introduction in an argumentative essay?
Including a personal anecdote
Hooking the reader
Using complex vocabulary
Providing a lengthy background
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