In relation to arguments, what is a claim?

a) an idea, opinion, or assertion presented in an argument

b) the supporting evidence for an argument

c) the details presented by the author

d) the attempts to persuade the audience

What information do newspapers usually print in the first paragraph of an article? o a. any quotes that they are going to use o b. where to look for additional information about the topie o c. all of the significant facts about the story o d. analysis of the story

The true confessions of charlotte doyle and "jonah and the whale" have which theme in common?

10. what is the purpose of the introduction in an essay? a. to establish the main idea of the essay. b. to focus on current statistics c. to explain the main idea to the reader d. to highlight the most important concepts