EAP Structuring an Argumentative Essay 3

Question 1

Which sentence best serves as a thesis statement for an argumentative essay?

Accepted Answer

Stricter social media age restrictions should be federally mandated to protect adolescent mental health.

Answer

An effective thesis takes a clear, debatable position and indicates the direction of the argument.

Question 2

The PEEL paragraph structure stands for Point, Evidence, Explanation, and:

Accepted Answer

Extension/Link

Answer

The final 'L' in PEEL stands for Link, which connects the paragraph's point back to the overall thesis.

Question 3

A writer using the Toulmin model identifies a 'warrant.' What is a warrant?

Accepted Answer

The logical principle that connects evidence to the claim

Answer

In Toulmin argumentation, the warrant is the underlying logical principle or assumption that justifies the inference from evidence to claim.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a 'strawman' fallacy in argumentative writing?

Accepted Answer

Misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to refute

Answer

A strawman fallacy involves distorting the opposing argument into a weaker version that is easier to knock down rather than engaging with its real form.

Question 5

In a multi-body-paragraph essay, the most logical sequence for body paragraphs typically moves from:

Accepted Answer

General supporting points to specific evidence to refutation

Answer

A common effective sequence moves from broader claims to specific evidence and then addresses opposing views to show awareness of complexity.

EAP - English For Academic Purposes Practice Test

EAP - English For Academic Purposes Practice Test

EAP Structuring an Argumentative Essay 3