Quiz & Worksheet - Structuring an Argument in Your Essay

Instructions:

Choose an answer and hit 'next'. You will receive your score and answers at the end.

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Where should you choose to refute potential opposing views in a document?

Only at the start of the body of your essay.

Only at the end of the body of your essay.

Where they might arise naturally in the course of your argument.

Where you can create a separate section only dealing with that point of view.

Worksheet

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1. Why would you want to take the time to outline your paper before you write it?

You can determine the best ways to arrange your points.
You can avoid a lengthy brainstorming process.
You can develop your thesis in detail.
You can begin to construct your conclusion.

2. Proving that an idea is false or untrue in your writing involves doing what?

Highlighting that idea in your thesis to demonstrate the illogical argument.
Providing enough data and evidence to effectively refute that point of view.
Demonstrating the validity of the idea even though it is not true.
Sketching out the idea in outline form to help readers understand the argument.

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

There are several ways to construct a strong written argument, and this quiz/worksheet combo will test your understanding of how to do it properly. You'll be assessed on these writing techniques.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

More specifically, you'll have to know about:

When to refute potential opposing views in an essay
The importance of outlining a paper before writing it
What refuting an idea involves

Skills Practiced

Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related writing lesson
Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding appropriate evidence in support of an argument and what it might include
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer a question about a consequence related to not refuting potential opposing views