Arguments & Such
This is the main point or position a writer wants readers to accept.
Claim
This part of an argument supports a claim with facts, statistics, quotations, or examples.
Proof
In the sentence "My brother, a firefighter, rescued the dog," the words "a firefighter" are what?
Apposition
MLA stands for what?
Modern Language Association
Compare means to find what?
Similarities
"School uniforms should be required because they reduce distractions in class." This is an example of a:
Claim
Name one source of evidence commonly used in argumentative writing.
fact, statistic, expert opinion, quotation, study, or example
An appositive gives extra information about what part of speech: adverb, verb, adjective, or pronoun
Noun
In MLA, the page listing all sources used is called:
Works Cited
Contrast means to find what?
Differences
True or false. A strong claim is arguable, and a fact is not arguable.
True
Which is stronger evidence? A. "I think this is true." B. "According to a 2025 survey, 78% of students agreed."
Evidence B
"The coach yelled, encouraged, motivated, and celebrated." This is an example of:
Diagzeuma
Which MLA in-text citation is correct?
A. (Smith)
B. Smith, p. 42
C. (Smith 42)
C. (Smith 42)
Which signal word often introduces a comparison?
A. However
B. Similarly
C. Although
B. Similarly
True or False: The Earth revolves around the Sun" is a strong argumentative claim.
False - this is a fact.
A quotation from a scientist discussing climate change would be what type of evidence?
Diazeugma occurs when one subject is connected to multiple:
Verbs
What information usually appears first in an MLA Works Cited entry?
author's name
Which signal word often introduces a contrast?
however, although, or on the other hand
Which claim is stronger? A. School lunches exist. B. Schools should offer healthier lunch options.
Evidence that comes directly from an original document, interview, or experiment is called this.
Primary Source
Identify any rhetorical devices: "Mr. Lee, our principal, greeted students, welcomed parents, and praised teachers."
apposition and diagzeuma
Complete the citation: According to Smith, students perform better when they sleep more hours ___
What is (Smith 15) (or similar MLA parenthetical citation)?
Compare-and-contrast essays usually discuss both similarities and these.
differences