Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on the space provided for.

1. What is an argument? _____

A. A claim that has logic and facts
B. A claim that tells a story
C. A claim that has feelings in it
2. What is a hook or lead? _____
A. The sentence that is the main idea of an essay
B. A sentence that gets the reader’s attention
C. The sentence that ends the paper
3. What is a claim? ____
A. The sentence that gets the reader’s attention
B. Your views on a topic
C. The main idea of an essay
4. What is a counterclaim? _____
A. Agreeing with your opponent’s claim
B. The ending of an essay
C. The rebuttal
5. There are three parts of an argumentative essay; what are they? _____
A. Introduction, Body, Conclusion
B. Claim, Counterclaim, rebuttal
C. Lead, Thesis, Conclusion

Determine whether the sentences below are True or False. Write your answer on the
blanks provided.

__________1. An argumentative essay tells a story.

__________2. Keeping an open mind may stop your point from being strong.
__________3. Readers often form conclusions based on their judgment of the writer.
__________4. Using abuse and ridicule can convince reader of the validity of an
argument.
__________5. In the Introduction you must have a topic sentence.
__________6. You never ever add a new idea in the conclusion.
__________7. In your conclusion you must reemphasize the main points.
__________8. Hook is a sentence that gets the reader’s attention.
___________9. Argumentative writing is most persuasive when accuracy, honesty and
respect are foremost.
__________10. Using emotion in a written argument is often enough to sway an
audience.