Argument Song Analysis Quiz

What is the first step recommended for preparing to write an argumentative essay?

Find evidence for both pros and cons
Write a t-chart
Skim through the sources
Read the writing prompt (correct)

What is the purpose of choosing two reasons in the argumentative essay?

To make your essay longer
To support your opinion (correct)
To confuse the reader
To analyze expert opinions

What type of evidence is recommended to be used in the argumentative essay?

Random internet quotes
Emotional anecdotes
Facts and statistics (correct)
Personal beliefs

How many paragraphs should an argumentative essay ideally have?

Four paragraphs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be the focus while writing an argumentative essay?

Citing real evidence from sources (B) Signup and view all the answers

What comes first in an argumentative essay?

Introduction (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a manifesto?

A written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of an argument involves presenting statistics, facts, and studies?

Evidence (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of identifying the arguments when reading?

To identify the main claim or main idea (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of argument proceeds from general ideas/facts to specific inferences?

Deductive Arguments (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does a topic sentence in a paragraph identify?

The main claim or main idea (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author comparing in the given text?

"The Lion King" to "Hamlet" (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a manifesto?

To declare publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can be accomplished by identifying an argument in a text?

To understand the main points and evaluate the argument. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating a t-chart before writing an argumentative essay?

To organize evidence for and against the claim (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author emphasize the use of facts and statistics in an argumentative essay?

To provide concrete evidence for the claims (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of identifying two reasons to support the claim in an argumentative essay?

To develop a well-rounded argument (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to have four paragraphs in an argumentative essay as mentioned in the song?

To create a balanced structure for the essay (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the introduction in an argumentative essay?

To present the thesis statement and hook the readers (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why should students focus on citing evidence from sources rather than expressing personal opinions in an argumentative essay?

To maintain objectivity and credibility (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of argument proceeds from specific observations to a general conclusion?

Inductive argument (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a manifesto?

To declare publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does a topic sentence in a paragraph identify?

The main claim or main idea (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be the focus while writing an argumentative essay?

Developing reasoning and evidence (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can be accomplished by identifying an argument in a text?

Presenting the main claim or main idea (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author comparing in the given text?

"The Lion King" to "Hamlet" (A) Signup and view all the answers

What comes first in an argumentative essay?

The main claim or main idea (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of an argument involves presenting statistics, facts, and studies?

Evidence (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of evidence is recommended to be used in the argumentative essay?

Statistics and studies (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step recommended for preparing to write an argumentative essay?

Summarizing the content in your own words (A) Signup and view all the answers

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What is the first step recommended for preparing to write an argumentative essay?

What is the purpose of choosing two reasons in the argumentative essay?

What type of evidence is recommended to be used in the argumentative essay?

How many paragraphs should an argumentative essay ideally have?

What should be the focus while writing an argumentative essay?

What comes first in an argumentative essay?

What is the definition of a manifesto?

Which part of an argument involves presenting statistics, facts, and studies?

What is the main purpose of identifying the arguments when reading?

Which type of argument proceeds from general ideas/facts to specific inferences?

What does a topic sentence in a paragraph identify?

What is the author comparing in the given text?

What is the function of a manifesto?

What can be accomplished by identifying an argument in a text?

What is the purpose of creating a t-chart before writing an argumentative essay?

Why does the author emphasize the use of facts and statistics in an argumentative essay?

What is the significance of identifying two reasons to support the claim in an argumentative essay?

Why is it important to have four paragraphs in an argumentative essay as mentioned in the song?

What is the primary function of the introduction in an argumentative essay?

Why should students focus on citing evidence from sources rather than expressing personal opinions in an argumentative essay?

What type of argument proceeds from specific observations to a general conclusion?

What is the function of a manifesto?

What does a topic sentence in a paragraph identify?

What should be the focus while writing an argumentative essay?

What can be accomplished by identifying an argument in a text?

What is the author comparing in the given text?

What comes first in an argumentative essay?

Which part of an argument involves presenting statistics, facts, and studies?

Which type of evidence is recommended to be used in the argumentative essay?

What is the first step recommended for preparing to write an argumentative essay?

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