Question

Which characteristics apply to an effective opening statement? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses

states the writer’s opinion
states the writer’s opinion

debatable
debatable

includes a call to action
includes a call to action

states only facts
states only facts

avoids controversy
avoids controversy

logical

Answer 1

The three characteristics that apply to an effective opening statement are:

1. **States the writer’s opinion** - An effective opening statement often presents the writer's viewpoint clearly.
2. **Debatable** - It should invite discussion or disagreement, which is characteristic of a good argument.
3. **Logical** - Effective opening statements are constructed in a way that makes logical sense and provides a rational foundation for the argument that follows.

The other options, such as stating only facts, avoiding controversy, and including a call to action, may not be essential for an opening statement in all contexts, especially in argumentative writing.