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"A claim is simply a statement of opinion—your point of view regarding a topic. However, a strong claim in an argument should be significant."
Which sentence contains the most significant claim?
1. Carrots are the easiest vegetable to grow because they do not need much attention.
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"Claim: Volunteerism is what keeps communities strong."
Why is this a strong claim for an argumentative essay?
2. It is an opinion that is supportable.
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"To develop a strong claim, start with a topic. Then ask questions to clarify your ideas about the topic."
What must a strong claim have to support it?
3. with evidence.
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"Insupportable claim: Apples are the best-tasting fruit for desserts.
Supportable claim: Apples are very popular for making desserts."
Which element does the insupportable claim lack?
4. evidence.
Which claim is the strongest?
5. Sea turtles are most important to the health of coral reefs.
1. Carrots are the easiest vegetable to grow because they do not need much attention.
2. It is an opinion that is supportable.
3. with evidence
4. evidence
5. Sea turtles are most important to the health of coral reefs.
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1. with evidence
2. Carrots are the easiest vegetable to grow because they do not need much attention
3. Sea turtles are most important to the health of coral reefs
4.analyzing opposing claims
5.counterargument
6.opposing claim
7.argumentative
8.Wild animals can carry life-threatening diseases.
9.Smartphone use leads to a lower attention span.
10.They summarize the reasons and evidence.
11.Furthermore
12.do yourself
13.do yourself
14.do yourself
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