Claims in Persuasive Writing

Claims in Persuasive Writing

Making a Claim

Multiple Choice

Supermarkets should not be allowed to sell wine.

• Too general

• Not controversial

• Unrealistic large change

• Clear and specific

Multiple Choice

Highway speed limits are too high.

• Too general

• Not controversial

• Unrealistic large change

• Clear and specific

Multiple Choice

It is unhealthy for babies to drink carbonated drinks.

• Too general

• Not controversial

• Unrealistic large change

• Clear and specific

Multiple Choice

The legal drinking age should be 18 years old.

• Too general

• Not controversial

• Unrealistic large change

• Clear and specific

Multiple Choice

The legal drinking age should be lowered.

• Too general

• Not controversial

• Unrealistic large change

• Clear and specific

Multiple Choice

Television commercials are a form of persuasive writing.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

(True or False) Claims are things that can be proven.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

(True or False) Facts can be proven.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The statement, "Coca-Cola is the best soft-drink company in the world." is _____.

• a claim

• evidence

• valid

• invalid

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does not contain a claim?

• Indiana is the best state in the United States of America.

• Twinkies taste better than other snack foods.

• The study of reptiles is called "herpetology."

• The temperature in this room is not comfortable.

Multiple Choice

An author's central argument in their writing is the _____.

• claim

• evidence

• supporting details

• reasons