This refers to a published declaration of the intentions, motives, or views of the issuer, be it an individual, group, political party or government.

• LAW

• TEXTS

• MANIFESTO

• ARGUMENTS

This is a kind of writing where the students establishes a position in a given topic and then uses evidence to persuade the audience to see things from his/her point of view.

• ACADEMIC TEXT

• LITERARY WRITING

• ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING

• COMPREHENSIVE WRITING

Claim refers to the writers position on an issue.

• TRUE

• FALSE

In academic writing, this is usually a main idea, often called a “claim” or “thesis statement,” backed up with evidence that supports the idea.

• CONCEPT

• QUESTION

• RESEARCH

• ARGUMENT

In argumentative writing, a writer present an argument which is backed up with pictures.

• TRUE

• FALSE

In analyzing an issue and developing an argument, the following may be included as supporting evidence EXCEPT;

• DIARIES

• CURRENT ISSUES

• IN-DEPTH STUDIES

• ANALYSES

Manifestoes help you organize your stand on an issue and convince the people to change their mind about things which many of them are pretty firm about.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the best definition for claim?

• A statement you believe to be false.

• A statement you believe to be true.

• Evidence that proves something right.

• An opinion.

What does ‘reasonable argument’ mean?

• A strong statement

• A written response to a claim

• An explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim

• An opinion you believe in

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

The statement is an example of _____.

• DEFENSE

• CLAIM

• EVIDENCE

• COUNTER ARGUMENT