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Which phrase describes a comparative claim?
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a statement that points out an obvious fact about two things that are similar

a statement that readers can easily contrast with other claims they have read

a statement that cannot be proven but is still related to similarities and difference

a statement that makes an arguable point about a similarity or a difference

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Question 21 pts
Which of these statements is a comparative claim?
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The video version of a news story will be viewed by many more people than a written version of the same story.

A video news story usually creates a greater sense of urgency than a written version of the same story.

Video news stories often start with one dramatic statement and then move on to facts related to the event.

Video versions of news stories are limited by the type of video footage available.

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Question 31 pts
What criteria should your comparative statement meet to work as a comparative claim?
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It should make readers want to read your essay and also compare on thing to another.

It should be interesting to readers and also make a comparison between two things.

It should compare two things and also sound impossible to support with evidence.

It should compare or contrast two things and provide something for you to prove.

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Question 41 pts
Which claim compares or contrasts America's New Path in Space and the article "Your Future in Space"?
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The missions that NASA flew in the past were about exploring space while the current ones are more about inhabiting space.

"Your Future in Space" uses the language of science and technology to describe what NASA is doing to continue its mission of exploring space.

America's New Path in Space is designed to promote the value of NASA while "Your Future in Space" describes NASA's role more objectively.

America's New Path in Space begins with a dramatic statement about the amazing achievements of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

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Here are the best answers:

1) a statement that makes an arguable point about a similarity or a difference (4)
2) A video news story usually creates a greater sense of urgency than a written version of the same story. (2)
3) It should compare or contrast two things and provide something for you to prove. (4)
4) America's New Path in Space is designed to promote the value of NASA while "Your Future in Space" describes NASA's role more objectively. (3)