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What is the topic of a passage?
What is the topic of a passage?
- The evidence supporting the author's claim.
- The argument presented by the author.
- The author's point of view about a subject.
- The subject matter that the author is writing about. (correct)
What is an argument in a passage?
What is an argument in a passage?
- A statement of fact that cannot be disputed.
- An unrelated fact about the subject matter.
- The author's perspective on the topic that can be debated. (correct)
- The main evidence presented in support of a claim.
Which of the following is an example of support for an argument?
Which of the following is an example of support for an argument?
- Ninjas have better hygiene. (correct)
- Ninjas are known for their stealth.
- Ninjas are cooler than pirates.
- Pirates sail on the high seas.
Why is an argument important in writing?
Why is an argument important in writing?
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What distinguishes a fact from an argument?
What distinguishes a fact from an argument?
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Study Notes
Topic vs. Argument
- The topic is what the author is writing about.
- The argument is the author's point of view about the topic, also known as the main claim or thesis.
- An argument is always something that can be argued against. Simply stating a fact is not an argument.
- In most writing, the author states their argument and then provides support for it.
- Evidence is used to support the argument.
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