Question

A) Which description defines a claim? (1 point)
an opinion based on facts
a statement that explains a point of view
an assertion that something is true
a fact that supports an idea
A) How are reasons different from evidence? (1 point)
Reasons justify a point of view, while evidence supports an idea.
Reasons defend an idea as correct, while evidence justifies an idea.
Reasons tell why something is true, while evidence defends a point of view.
Reasons assert that an idea is true, while evidence justifies a point of view.

Question 3
Question 4
A) Which statement is a strong claim? (1 point)
People like to eat apples.
Apples can be eaten with caramel or peanut butter.
Apples provide a variety of health benefits.
Apples are picked in the fall.
A) Writing that tries to convince others to agree with your opinion on a topic is which kind of writing? (1 point)
narrative
informative
persuasive
expository

Question 5
A) What is a strong claim supported by? (1 point)
opinions and reasons
reasons and evidence
argument and evidence
opinions and facts

Answer 1

1) an assertion that something is true

2) Reasons tell why something is true, while evidence defends a point of view.

3) Apples provide a variety of health benefits.

4) persuasive

5) reasons and evidence