Which is the purpose of writing an argument? (1 point)

Question

Responses

to plan what evidence a reader will want to read on a topic
to plan what evidence a reader will want to read on a topic

to persuade readers to agree with the author's opinion
to persuade readers to agree with the author's opinion

to allow readers to come to their own conclusions about a topic
to allow readers to come to their own conclusions about a topic

to inform readers about the benefits of a topic

Which is important when writing an essay claim?(1 point)
Responses

that the claim states your broad opinion on a topic
that the claim states your broad opinion on a topic

that the claim is something on which everyone will agree
that the claim is something on which everyone will agree

that the claim is debatable
that the claim is debatable

that the claim is generally accepted as true

Which phrase describes a claim that is "debatable"?(1 point)
Responses

an idea to be shared in front of a group of people
an idea to be shared in front of a group of people

an idea that is open to discussion
an idea that is open to discussion

an idea that can be supported by facts
an idea that can be supported by facts

an idea about a topic that is not grounded in evidence

After writing a broad claim, which is the next step in the process of writing an argument? (1 point)
Responses

research information about the claim
research information about the claim

develop a conclusion of the argument
develop a conclusion of the argument

revise the claim so that it is narrower
revise the claim so that it is narrower

write an outline of the argument

Answer 1

1. Which is the purpose of writing an argument?
   Response: to persuade readers to agree with the author's opinion

2. Which is important when writing an essay claim?
   Response: that the claim is debatable

3. Which phrase describes a claim that is "debatable"?
   Response: an idea that is open to discussion

4. After writing a broad claim, which is the next step in the process of writing an argument?
   Response: research information about the claim