UNIT: CATAPULT

ACT-Based Writing: Argumentative Writing – The Best Catapult Design Answer Key

ACT-STYLE QUESTION:

Which statement best serves as a strong thesis for an argumentative essay about catapult design?

"Trebuchets were big and cool-looking."

"Catapults are fun to build and use for science experiments."

"Due to their counterweight mechanism and energy efficiency, trebuchets are the most effective long-range catapult design."

"Catapults have been around for centuries and used in many battles."

(Correct Answer: C)