Claims and Characteristics in Essays

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Which of these questions will help you identify the author's claim of policy in a text?

Who is responsible for the problem?
What are the causes of the problem?
What should be done about this problem? (correct)
What are the effects of the problem?

A claim of policy suggests a ______ to resolve a problem.

remedy

Match the following examples with the type of claim of policy they represent:

The DepEd Secretary Madam Briones should suspend the face-to-face education scheme this school year. = Stated Claim of Policy Parents must enroll their children in home-based schooling. = Implicit Claim of Policy Children should be taking good care of the elders at home. = Stated Claim of Policy Local malls should provide a sanitizing area at the main entrance. = Implicit Claim of Policy

Which of the following terms best describes a statement that asserts a condition has existed, is existing, or will exist, and is based on facts or data?

Claim of Fact (D) Signup and view all the answers

The main argument of an essay is called a ______ statement.

thesis Signup and view all the answers

A Claim of Fact is considered universally accepted and not debatable.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

A claim can be implied or stated explicitly within a text.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of the text regarding claims of fact?

A Claim of Fact asserts a condition has existed, is existing, or will exist, and is supported by facts or data. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-crafted claim?

It is based on personal opinions and beliefs. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a claim of fact and a claim of value?

A claim of fact asserts that something is true or not true, while a claim of value expresses an opinion or judgment. Signup and view all the answers

Claims of Fact are often qualified by terms such as ______, probably, or as a rule.

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Match the type of evidence with its corresponding example:

Expert opinion = A study found that heavy TV watchers are more fearful of others. Argumentation = The excessive violence depicted on TV contributes to desensitization. Statistics = Research shows a correlation between increased TV violence and desensitization to real-life violence. Telling details = The protagonist's actions and reactions reveal their underlying anxieties and fears. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with the type of claim they represent:

The economy of Puerto Princesa is rapidly growing. = Claim of Fact Giving is better than receiving. = Claim of Value Smoking was glamorized in the movies, on television, and in print throughout the 20th century. = Claim of Fact Judging people based on their past is not fair. = Claim of Value The physical environment of a classroom is extremely important because it can influence the way teachers and students feel, think, and behave. = Claim of Value The No ID policy in public schools is not a good idea. = Claim of Value Probably, tooth fairies are real. = Claim of Fact Probably, the woman in Puerto Princesa Baywalk is Princess Eulalia of Spain. = Claim of Fact For decades, people smoked whenever and wherever they wished. = Claim of Fact The attitudes toward smoking have gradually changed. = Claim of Fact Signup and view all the answers

According to the Aesop fable, what was the grasshopper's excuse for not preparing for the rainy season?

The grasshopper claims he was too busy making music. Signup and view all the answers

The grasshopper's behavior in the story is seen as a positive example of living life to the fullest.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Claim

The main argument or thesis of an essay.

Evidence

Support provided for a claim, such as facts or expert opinions.