When picking a side for an argumentative essay, you must choose the side _____________.

That has the most information and easiest to write

How do you know what source detail goes in the lead?

It is whatever appears first on the works cited page

What is the purpose of textual evidence?

To provide details that support your stance

What is the first thing you should do after reading the prompt?

Change it into a simple question

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Argumentative Essay Writing

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1
From which perspective should you write an essay?
Mr. Vazquez's perspective
Third person
First person
Second person
2
When picking a side for an argumentative essay, you must choose the side _____________.
That Mr. Vazquez would probably pick
That you feel strongly against
That you feel strongly for
That has the most information and easiest to write
3
How do you know what source detail goes in the lead?
It is always the author and the title
It is always the author
It is always the title
It is whatever appears first on the works cited page
4
How long should the argument essay be?
4 paragraphs
Until Mrs. Espo tells you to stop
5 paragraphs minimum
3 paragraphs minimum
5
Why must you take notes for both sides of the argument when reading the articles?
To have information for a counterclaim
To determine the side that is easiest to write
All of the above
to have more information on the topic
6
Why should transition words/phrases/techniques be used within and between paragraphs?
All of the above
To better connect ideas
To better transition between ideas
To show better organization of ideas
7
What is the purpose of textual evidence?
To hint at your stance
To restate the stance
To provide an inference to your stance
To provide details that support your stance
8
What must you do after writing the counterclaim?
Refute/disprove it
Prove why it's stronger than your argument
Explain it in a lot of detail
leave it and go onto your next point
9
What is the first thing you should do after reading the prompt?
Change it into a simple question
Ignore it
Begin writing your essay
Quickly begin reading the passage
10
How can you provide ethos in an argument essay
include the qualifications of the author from the source in the lead
all the above
make sure your tone is reasonable
Choose reputable sources
11
What must you do IMMEDIATELY after quoting a text?
Fist-bump Mrs. Espo
Whip AND Nae-Nae
Explain why the quote is important
Cite your source using MLA
12
How long should it take to read all the articles in a text while taking notes?
30-40
1 hour
10-15 minutes
20-25 minutes
13
What website do you use for the works cited page?
Mymla.com
MLAforyou.com
all of the above
Mybib.com
14
Argumentative Essays are meant to __________.
Persuade
Inform
Tell a story
Teach
15
What is the following an example of? Police officer John Smith claims,
the evidence
the lead
setting the scene
16
When taking notes for an argumentative essay, it is best to_____________.
write down anything
use a T/Pro and con chart
let the information come naturally without reading the text
only write down information for your side of the argument
17
According to Silento, he wants people to "watch [him] whip, watch [him] nae-nae" (par. 4).
Incorrect citation format
Correct citation format
18
Why do you need to cite evidence?
To give credit to the author
to state where you obtained the information
so you do not get accused of plagiarism
all of the above

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