Understanding Argumentative Writing Vocabulary
Authored by Celia VanDerwerker
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of an argument in writing?
To provide a fictional narrative
To describe a historical event
To convey the writer's position and persuade others
To entertain the audience
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the audience in a piece of writing?
The editor of the publication
The group of people the writing is intended for
The writer's friends
The characters in the story
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a claim in an essay?
An anecdote from the writer's life
A summary of the essay
The main argument of the essay
A list of references
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a counterclaim?
A supporting argument
A point made by the opposing side
A conclusion of the essay
An introduction to the topic
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a rebuttal?
To disprove or point out weaknesses in the counterclaim
To summarize the essay
To introduce a new topic
To provide background information
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean to refute an idea?
To support the idea
To ignore the idea
To prove the idea is wrong or false
To expand on the idea
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a component of an argument?
Rebuttal
Narrative
Counterclaim
Claim
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
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