Question

Which two options describe steps in analyzing a claim? Select the two correct answers.
Making up facts to defend the argument.
Understanding what the author argument is.
Determining why the audience feels a certain way.
Determining how convincing the argument is.
Writing a story about an argument you had.

Answer 1

- Understanding what the author's argument is.
- Determining how convincing the argument is.

These are central steps in analyzing a claim (identify the claim, then evaluate its evidence and reasoning).