Question 1 (5 points) Read the following claim and then answer the question that follows:
I believe that middle school students are better off without smartphones.
Which statement best describes the claim? (5 points)
A The claim is effective.
b
The claim is ineffective because it does not state a clear position.
C The claim is ineffective because it expresses a first person preference.
D The claim is ineffective because it suggests the essay will inform rather than argue.