A good claim is specific. It makes a focused argument rather than a

general one.

In a persuasive essay or speech, evidence serves as support for the

reasons offered and helps compel audiences to accept claims.

In an argument, we, as readers or listeners must be confident that the

author or speaker is giving as a valid information which is not

subjected to criticisms and analysis.

“The speaker said that school should be year-round, but school should

last for only nine months, because students need time off to do other

things like play sports and go on family vacations.” This statement

shows an idea that affirms a claim.

It is the single unifying idea that the argument wants you to believe.

This means denying that an idea is true or valid.

It is stating that a certain idea is valid or true.

In the sentence, “There is undoubtedly a great deal of truth in what

he says.”, the word undoubtedly shows ___________?

In the sentence, “Traffic rules are the most basic of our country’s laws;

however, these rules are the most violated ones.’’, which part indicates

negation?