Claims, Reasons and Evidence Quick Check
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Question
Which description defines a claim?(1 point)
Responses
an assertion that something is true
an assertion that something is true
a fact that supports an idea
a fact that supports an idea
an opinion based on facts
an opinion based on facts
a statement that explains a point of view
Okay, I Got the Answers!
1.) an assertion that something is true
2.) Reasons justify a point of view, while evidence supports an idea
3.) Apples provide a variety of health benifits
4.) persuasive
5.) Reasons and evidence
Note: The bot was mostly correct, except for Q2. However, these are the correct answers, so you should get a 5/5 instead of the 4/5 I got.
an assertion that something is true
How are reasons different from evidence?(1 point)
Responses
Reasons assert that an idea is true, while evidence justifies a point of view.
Reasons assert that an idea is true, while evidence justifies a point of view.
Reasons defend an idea as correct, while evidence justifies an idea.
Reasons defend an idea as correct, while evidence justifies an idea.
Reasons tell why something is true, while evidence defends a point of view.
Reasons tell why something is true, while evidence defends a point of view.
Reasons justify a point of view, while evidence supports an idea.
Reasons tell why something is true, while evidence supports an idea.
Which statement is a strong claim?(1 point)
Responses
Apples can be eaten with caramel or peanut butter.
Apples can be eaten with caramel or peanut butter.
Apples are picked in the fall.
Apples are picked in the fall.
People like to eat apples.
People like to eat apples.
Apples provide a variety of health benefits.
Apples provide a variety of health benefits.
Writing that tries to convince others to agree with your opinion on a topic is which kind of writing?(1 point)
Responses
narrative
narrative
expository
expository
persuasive
persuasive
informative
persuasive
What is a strong claim supported by?(1 point)
Responses
reasons and evidence
reasons and evidence
opinions and facts
opinions and facts
opinions and reasons
opinions and reasons
argument and evidence