Which is the purpose of writing an argument?
to inform readers
• about the benefits of a topic
to persuade readers to agree with the author's opinion
to plan what evidence a reader will want to read on a topic
to allow readers to come to their own conclusions about a topic
The purpose of writing an argument is to persuade readers to agree with the author's opinion.
Which is important when writing an essay claim? (1 point)
that the claim is debatable
that the claim is something on which everyone will agree
that the claim
• states your broad opinion on a topic
that the claim is
• generally accepted as true
The important factor when writing an essay claim is that the claim is debatable.
Which phrase describes a claim that is "debatable"? (1 point)
an idea that can be supported by facts
an idea that is
open to discussion
an idea about a topic that is not grounded in evidence
an idea to be
• shared in front of a group of people
The phrase that describes a claim that is "debatable" is "an idea that is open to discussion."
After writing a broad claim, which is the next step in the process of writing an argument?
(1 point)
research
• information about the claim
develop a
• conclusion of the argument
write an outline of the argument
revise the claim so that it is narrower