Asked by jimbillyjoe
Valeria wrote the following draft of an opening statement for her argument about the benefits of having spiders in houses.
Though many people fear spiders, most understand that these eight-legged friends serve an important purpose.
Which important quality of a strong opening statement is missing from Valeria’s draft?
(1 point)
Responses
Her claim is not debatable.
Her claim is not debatable.
Her statement is off topic.
Her statement is off topic.
She does not state her opinion.
She does not state her opinion.
She makes an illogical claim.
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She does not state her opinion.
The sentence reports what "most" people think instead of clearly stating Valeria's own claim (e.g., "Spiders should be welcomed in homes because they control pests").
The sentence reports what "most" people think instead of clearly stating Valeria's own claim (e.g., "Spiders should be welcomed in homes because they control pests").
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