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Analyzing and Evaluating Arguments

Question 10 • RS AZ-English Language Arts 10 B

What is the claim in an argumentative text?

Answer
A
the facts and data that support a statement of opinion in the text
B
the statement that takes a position on an issue or controversy
C
the explanation of how the evidence in the text supports a reason
D
the quotations from primary sources that are used to validate a fact

Explanation

A claim is the main statement an author makes about an issue. It takes a position that can be supported with reasons and evidence. Choice B describes that position; facts and data are evidence, not the claim itself.

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