Question

Which is the purpose of writing an argument? (1 point)
Responses

to inform readers about the benefits of a topic
to inform readers about the benefits of a topic
to allow readers to come to their own conclusions about a topic
to allow readers to come to their own conclusions about a topic
to persuade readers to agree with the author's opinion
to persuade readers to agree with the author's opinion
to plan what evidence a reader will want to read on a topic

Answer 1

to persuade readers to agree with the author's opinion

Answer 2

Which is important when writing an essay claim?(1 point)
Responses

that the claim is generally accepted as true
that the claim is generally accepted as true
that the claim states your broad opinion on a topic
that the claim states your broad opinion on a topic
that the claim is something on which everyone will agree
that the claim is something on which everyone will agree
that the claim is debatable

Answer 3

that the claim is debatable

Answer 4

Which phrase describes a claim that is "debatable"?(1 point)
Responses

an idea that is open to discussion
an idea that is open to discussion
an idea that can be supported by facts
an idea that can be supported by facts
an idea to be shared in front of a group of people
an idea to be shared in front of a group of people
an idea about a topic that is not grounded in evidence

Answer 5

an idea that is open to discussion

Answer 6

After writing a broad claim, which is the next step in the process of writing an argument? (1 point)
Responses

write an outline of the argument
write an outline of the argument
research information about the claim
research information about the claim
develop a conclusion of the argument
develop a conclusion of the argument
revise the claim so that it is narrower
revise the claim so that it is narrower

Answer 7

research information about the claim