A major claim is Select one:The main/central argument that is a statement of opinionhighlight_offA quote that someone sayshighlight_offA statement of facthighlight_offA long, complex statement that can be either the central or supporting claim of an argument

A justification is Select one:a statement of facthighlight_offa reason or explanation that proves a claim is falsehighlight_offevidence that proves a claimhighlight_offan explanation that supports or defends a major and/or minor claim

Which statements best describe an effective claim in an argumentative essay? Select two options. It is precise and clear. It is debatable but cannot be refuted. It is emotional and states an opinion. It states a bias using clear language. It states a fact using precise language.

1. Fact, convention, opinion, and preference are common types of assertion used inA. Identifying assertion C. Determining evidencesB. Formulating counterclaim D. None of the above2. Critical reading is not to criticize but to assess the validity of the textA. True C. BothB. B. False D. Not so sure3. Determining evidences isA. Asserting facts to support claims C. Conducting a surveyB. Rebutting a previous claim D. Showing courteous4. Hedges are used to be courteous in expressingA. Evidence C. CounterclaimsB. Assertions D. Critical reading5. Hypertext reading is more difficult than intertext reading.A. True C. Both A & BB. False D. None of the above6. Your tone must be courteous when you are writing counterclaims.A. True C. Both A & BB. False D. None of the above7. It is the act of giving a statement for justification and explanation.A. Hedges C. AssertingB. Reasoning D. Evidence8. It is an engaging in analytic activity which involves the reader by asking questionsabout the text and the author’s claim.A. Evidence C. CounterclaimsB. Assertions D. Critical reading

Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction?ClaimConclusionEvidenceSummarize the Issue

What is the statement (usually a single sentence) that expresses the central idea or main argument of the essay and reflects the writer’s purpose for writing it?*1 pointThesis statementClaimEvidenceQuotation