PRAXIS Core Academic Skills: Writing Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an argumentative essay?
Answer: To state the writer's main claim and position
A thesis statement presents the writer's central argument or position that will be supported throughout the essay.
Which paragraph structure best supports a well-organized argumentative essay?
Answer: Introduction, body paragraphs with evidence, conclusion
An effective argumentative essay follows the structure of introduction, body paragraphs with supporting evidence, and conclusion.
What is the function of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?
Answer: To state the main idea of the paragraph and connect it to the thesis
A topic sentence introduces the paragraph's main point and shows how it relates to the essay's overall thesis.
Which of the following best describes a counterargument in an essay?
Answer: A perspective that opposes the writer's position, which the writer then addresses
A counterargument presents an opposing view that the writer acknowledges and then refutes to strengthen their own argument.
In an argumentative essay, what does 'concession' mean?
Answer: Acknowledging a valid point made by the opposing side
A concession acknowledges the merit of an opposing argument before the writer explains why their position is still stronger.
What is the primary purpose of the conclusion in an argumentative essay?
Answer: To restate the thesis and summarize how evidence supports it
The conclusion restates the thesis and synthesizes how the body paragraphs' evidence supports the central argument.