What is the purpose of the body paragraphs in an argumentative essay?

a. to summarize why a claim matters
b. to capture your reader's attention
c. to state your claim for the first time
d. to offer evidence supporting a claim

it is d if anyone wants to know : )

What is the order from these fractions of least to greatest 1.64 1 and 7/8 0.070 9/5 pls due tomorrow

2points which excerpt from thomas paine's common sense best represents an attempt to appeal to ethos to persuade the reader? a. the infant state of the colonies, as it is called, so far from being against, is an argument in favor of independence. b. to talk of friendship with those in whom our reason forbids us to have faith is madness and folly. o c. oye that love mankind! ye that dare oppose, not only the tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth! o d. i am not induced by motives of pride, party, or resentment to espouse the doctrine of separation and independence..

Ineed a example for this test plz reflect on your decisions in the cases of hazelwood v. kuhlmeier and t.m. v. state of florida using the following questions: did your opinion reflect the majority or minority opinion on each case? did you tend to favor loose or strict interpretation of the laws and rights for each case? what factors most influenced your decision and interpretations in each cas