Identifying a Claim Quick Check

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Which two options describe steps in analyzing a claim? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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making up facts to defend the argument
making up facts to defend the argument

understanding what the author's argument is
understanding what the author's argument is

determining how convincing the argument is
determining how convincing the argument is

determining why the audience feels a certain way
determining why the audience feels a certain way

writing a story about an argument you had

Answer 1

The two correct answers are:

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

Answer 2

What statement could serve as a claim in an argumentative text?

Answer 3

A possible statement that could serve as a claim in an argumentative text is: "Increasing the minimum wage will improve the standard of living for low-income workers."