Understanding Argumentative Writing

What is the purpose of argumentative writing?

• To describe a process

• To entertain the audience

• To inform the audience

• To persuade the audience to change their actions or ideas

Which of the following is a rhetorical appeal that targets emotions?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Rhetoric

What is a counterargument?

• A conclusion of an essay

• Acknowledging and refuting opposing viewpoints

• An appeal to logic

• A reason supporting the claim

What is the role of evidence in an essay?

• To support the claim

• To refute the claim

• To conclude the essay

• To introduce the topic

What does 'cite' mean in the context of writing?

• To identify a part of writing as derived from a source

• To create a new idea

• To refute an argument

• To summarize a text

Which part of an essay provides background information and includes the writer's claim?

• Counterargument

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body

What is the function of transitions in writing?

• To refute opposing viewpoints

• To conclude the essay

• To connect one idea to the next

• To introduce new evidence

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To introduce the topic

• To list the sources used

• To state the main argument or claim

• To provide a summary of the essay

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong conclusion in writing?

• Providing detailed evidence

• Restating the thesis and summarizing key points

• Starting a new topic

• Introducing new arguments

What is the role of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To refute opposing arguments

• To conclude the paragraph

• To provide evidence for the thesis