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What purpose does the opening statement of an argumentative text serve for the reader?(1 point)
It is a guidepost to identify specific evidence.
It is a blueprint for building a cohesive argument.
It is a diagram for understanding claims and counterclaims.
It is a map to navigate the reasons and evidence presented.
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It is a map to navigate the reasons and evidence presented.
Explanation: the opening statement (thesis/claim) tells the reader the writer’s position and previews the main reasons, helping the reader follow the argument and evidence that follow.
Explanation: the opening statement (thesis/claim) tells the reader the writer’s position and previews the main reasons, helping the reader follow the argument and evidence that follow.
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