Relevant vs. Irrelevant

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What is relevant evidence?

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Relevant evidence is information that directly supports or connects to the main claim or argument being made.

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What is irrelevant evidence?

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Irrelevant evidence is information that does not connect to or support the main claim or argument.

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What does it mean to support a topic sentence?

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To support a topic sentence means to provide details or evidence that reinforce the main idea presented in that sentence.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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How can you identify irrelevant information in a paragraph?

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You can identify irrelevant information by checking if the sentence contributes to the main idea or topic being discussed.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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The purpose of a topic sentence is to introduce the main idea of a paragraph.

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Give an example of a relevant detail for the topic 'becoming a professional athlete'.

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Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

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What is the role of examples in supporting details?

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Examples provide specific instances that illustrate and strengthen the supporting details.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is a statement or assertion, while evidence is the information that supports or proves that claim.

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Why is it important to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information?

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Distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information helps in constructing clear and logical arguments.