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Which type of reasoning uses specific observations to arrive at general conclusions?
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?
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?
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?
How many types of reasoning are mentioned in the text?
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What should body paragraphs in an essay do in relation to the claims presented?
What should body paragraphs in an essay do in relation to the claims presented?
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