Claim/Evidence

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What is evidence in the context of claims?

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Evidence is information that proves or does not prove a claim.

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What is an example of a claim?

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Students should be required to do community service.

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How is a claim defined?

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A claim is a debatable statement or opinion that can be supported with evidence.

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What is the likely outcome after reading a strong persuasive message?

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A person would most likely agree with the message.

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Which of the following is NOT a claim: 'Christmas is on December 25th' or 'Students should be required to do community service'?

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'Christmas is on December 25th' is NOT a claim.

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What role does evidence play in supporting a claim?

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Evidence provides the necessary support to validate or invalidate a claim.

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Can a claim be a fact? Why or why not?

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No, a claim is a debatable statement, while a fact is a statement that can be proven true.

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What is the difference between a claim and an opinion?

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A claim is a debatable statement that can be supported with evidence, while an opinion is a personal belief that may not require evidence.

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What is a persuasive message?

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A persuasive message is a communication intended to convince the audience to accept a particular viewpoint.

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Why is it important to identify claims in arguments?

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Identifying claims helps in evaluating the strength and validity of the argument.