What is an author's claim?
Author's Claim and Evidence Passage and Questions

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An author's claim is the main point or argument that the author is trying to make in a text.
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What is evidence in writing?
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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, or examples that support an author's claim.
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What is the difference between a claim and an opinion?
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A claim is a statement that can be supported with evidence, while an opinion is a personal belief that may not be backed by evidence.
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What does it mean to support a claim?
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To support a claim means to provide evidence or reasoning that backs up the claim.
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What is a counterargument?
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A counterargument is an argument that opposes the author's claim, often used to show different perspectives.
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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?
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The purpose of persuasive writing is to convince the reader to accept a particular point of view or take a specific action.
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What is a thesis statement?
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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or paper.
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