Mastering Claims in Writing

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Which type of reasoning uses specific observations to arrive at general conclusions?

  • Deductive reasoning
  • Inductive reasoning (correct)
  • Abductive reasoning
  • None of the above

Where does a central claim usually appear in an essay?

  • In the conclusion
  • At the beginning of the introduction
  • At the end of the introduction (correct)
  • In the body paragraphs

What is the purpose of a claim in an argumentative essay or a literary analysis?

  • To summarize the main points of the essay
  • To restate the thesis statement
  • To introduce counterclaims
  • To provide evidence for the writer's position (correct)

How many types of reasoning are mentioned in the text?

<p>Three (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should body paragraphs in an essay do in relation to the claims presented?

<p>Provide support for the claims (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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