Claims, Reasons, Evidence, and Point of View

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true. It is often the main argument or position taken in a discussion or debate.

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What is evidence?

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Evidence refers to the facts, data, or information that support a claim. It helps to validate the argument being made.

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What is a reason?

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A reason is an explanation that supports a claim. It provides justification for why the claim is true.

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What is point of view?

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Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told or an argument is made. It influences how information is presented.

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What point of view is used in recipes and instructions?

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Second Person.

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What is the difference between first person and second person point of view?

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First person uses 'I' or 'we' to tell the story, while second person uses 'you' to directly address the reader.

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What is third person limited point of view?

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Third person limited point of view tells the story from the perspective of one character, using 'he', 'she', or 'they', and only reveals that character's thoughts.

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What is third person omniscient point of view?

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Third person omniscient point of view tells the story from an all-knowing perspective, revealing the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.

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Can a claim be supported by evidence?

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Yes, a claim can and should be supported by evidence to make it more convincing.

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What is an example of a claim?

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Dogs make better pets than cats.