29
QuizMultiple Choice

N/A — Exam

Question 29 • English Language Arts 10

What is an author's claim?

Answer
A
a judgement of something based on a set of standards
B
a belief that is easily proved to be correct
C
an opinion or viewpoint in a persuasive text
D
an author's primary reason for writing a text

Explanation

An author's claim is the opinion or viewpoint the author presents, especially in a persuasive text. The author supports the claim with reasons and evidence. Choice A describes a purpose for writing, while a claim is the position the author takes.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next