Grade 10 English: Argumentative Essay Concepts
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What should the introduction of an argumentative essay include?

  • Background information and thesis statement (correct)
  • Statistics and examples
  • Personal opinions
  • Quotes from famous authors

    • What is the purpose of a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

  • To summarize the essay
  • To introduce new evidence
  • To provide a different perspective and challenge the main claim (correct)
  • To support the main claim

    • What is the role of a rebuttal in an argumentative essay?

  • To restate the thesis statement
  • To provide additional supporting evidence
  • To weaken the opponent's argument (correct)
  • To introduce a new claim

    • What is the main purpose of an argumentative essay?

    <p>To persuade or make the reader agree with the writer's argument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step is NOT part of writing an argumentative essay according to the text?

    <p>Entertaining readers with personal anecdotes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates an argumentative essay from other types of writing?

    <p>It uses facts and data as evidence to support the argument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a thesis statement in an argumentative essay?

    <p>To state the author's stand or position towards the issue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The introduction of an argumentative essay should include the claim or thesis statement.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Each paragraph in the body of an argumentative essay should contain a reason and its supporting details.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An argumentative essay aims to persuade the reader to agree with the writer's argument.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The conclusion of an argumentative essay should not restate the claim and thesis statement.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An argumentative essay relies solely on the author's opinions and thoughts without using any evidence.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first step in writing an argumentative essay is to observe and identify a debatable issue.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Looking for evidence to support your claim is not necessary when writing an argumentative essay.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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