Argumentative Essay | Writing Exercise One

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1. Which of the following is the first step in writing an argumentative essay?
   1.   Researching the topic
   2.   Creating an outline
   3.   Choosing a thesis statement
   4.   Drafting the introduction
2. What is the purpose of the thesis statement in an argumentative essay?
   1.   To summarize the essay
   2.   To introduce the topic
   3.   To present the main argument
   4.   To provide background information
3. How should evidence be used in the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay?
   
   1.   To confuse the reader
   2.   To distract from the main argument
   3.   To support the main argument
   4.   To introduce new ideas
4. What should be included in the introduction of an argumentative essay?
   1.   Background information
   2.   Counterarguments
   3.   Evidence
   4.   Thesis statement
5. How should counterarguments be addressed in an argumentative essay?
   
   1.   They should be ignored.
   2.   They should be briefly mentioned without further discussion.
   3.   They should be refuted with evidence and reasoning.
   4.   They should be the main focus of the essay.
6. What is the purpose of the conclusion in an argumentative essay?
   
   1.   To present new arguments
   2.   To summarize the main points and restate the thesis
   3.   To introduce the topic
   4.   To provide background information
7. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong thesis statement in an argumentative essay?
   1.   It is debatable.
   2.   It presents the writer's opinion without any evidence.
   3.   It is clear and concise.
   4.   It states the main argument of the essay.
8. What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
   1.   To summarize a topic
   2.   To entertain the reader
   3.   To persuade the reader and present a claim
   4.   To provide a personal narrative
9. Which of the following should be included in the introduction of an argumentative essay?
   1.   Background information
   2.   Thesis statement
   3.   Counterarguments
   4.   All of the above
10. What is the role of evidence in an argumentative essay?
    1.   To confuse the reader
    2.   To support the thesis statement
    3.   To present irrelevant information
    4.   To distract from the main argument
11. Which part of an argumentative essay addresses opposing viewpoints?
    
    1.   Introduction
    2.   Body paragraphs
    3.   Conclusion
    4.   Counterargument section
12. How should counterarguments be handled in an argumentative essay?
    1.   They should be ignored.
    2.   They should be briefly mentioned without further discussion.
    3.   They should be refuted with evidence and reasoning.
    4.   They should be the main focus of the essay.
13. What is the purpose of the conclusion in an argumentative essay?
    
    1.   To introduce new arguments
    2.   To summarize the main points and restate the thesis
    3.   To present additional evidence
    4.   To leave the reader confused
14. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong thesis statement in an argumentative essay?
    
    1.   It is debatable.
    2.   It presents the writer's opinion without any evidence.
    3.   It is clear and concise.
    4.   It states the main argument of the essay.
15. What is the purpose of providing evidence in the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay?
    1.   To make the essay longer
    2.   To support the counterarguments
    3.   To persuade the reader and strengthen the argument
    4.   To confuse the reader with irrelevant information
16. How should evidence be cited in an argumentative essay?
    
    1.   It doesn't need to be cited.
    2.   It should be paraphrased without citation.
    3.   It should be directly quoted with proper citation.
    4.   It should be made up by the writer.
17. What should you do after completing the first draft of an argumentative essay?
    1.   Submit it immediately.
    2.   Revise and edit for clarity, coherence, and consistency.
    3.   Ignore feedback from peers.
    4.   Add more counterarguments.