which of the following is an argument

a speech expressing an opinion that is supported by reasons and evidence

a speech that states a step by step recipe

a speech that reads a passage from a well known fiction novel to children

a speech that defines a list of words

1 answer

The first option, "a speech expressing an opinion that is supported by reasons and evidence," is an argument. An argument typically presents a viewpoint and supports it with reasoning and evidence to persuade an audience. The other options do not involve making a claim supported by evidence or reasoning, and therefore do not qualify as arguments.