Understanding Argument Paragraphs
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English
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Richard Gonzalez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary goal of argument writing?
To narrate a fictional story
To describe a personal experience
To investigate a topic and establish a position
To entertain the reader
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first component of the strong answer format?
Claim or Thesis
Evidence
Analysis
Conclusion
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a thesis statement in an argument paragraph?
To introduce a counterargument
To list the evidence
To state the main argument or claim
To provide a summary of the paragraph
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should evidence in an argument paragraph be?
Vague and general
Specific and textually based
Based on personal opinion
Unrelated to the claim
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of analyzing evidence in an argument paragraph?
To explain how the evidence supports the claim
To summarize the entire essay
To provide a counterargument
To introduce new claims
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a Zinger sentence?
A sentence that contradicts the thesis
A sentence that provides additional evidence
A sentence that summarizes the claim and leaves a lasting impression
A sentence that introduces a new topic
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of a strong conclusion in an argument paragraph?
To introduce new evidence
To summarize the claim and leave a lasting impression
To contradict the thesis
To provide a counterargument
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