Claims of Fact, Value, and Policy ENG GA 2.2

For a ______, a claim is the ____ ____ of an argument where the speaker tries to _____ his or her beliefs, ideas, or actions.

A claim is the _____ _______ of a text where the writer provides ____, _______, and other types of ______.

What are the characteristics of a claim?

Claims that something is true or untrue

It shows that problem exists, and it is good to solve it in a certain way.

It is the main topic of an argument where the speaker tries to assert his or her beliefs, ideas, or actions.

It is a principle concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad.

It is a reason or set of reasons given to persuade others.

It is a fact or information indicating whether a belief is true or valid.

It gives judgement about morality, beauty, merit, or wisdom.