What is a claim of fact?
Asks: Is something true or not? Example: 'The Earth is flat'.
What is a claim of value?
Asks: What is something worth? Is it good or bad, right or wrong? Example: 'Democracy is the best form of government'.
What is a claim of policy?
Asks: What should we do? Proposes a change to a law or policy. Example: 'The school day should start later'.
How do you support a claim?
With strong evidence (facts, examples, statistics) and commentary (explaining how the evidence supports the claim).
What is the key to a strong argument?
Evidence + Commentary. Don't just list evidence; explain its significance.
What is a claim?
An arguable statement; the main point you're trying to make.
Define 'anomalous'.
Abnormal, irregular; something that doesn't fit the pattern.
Define 'castigate'.
To punish severely; to scold harshly.
Define 'disabuse'.
To free from deception or error; to correct a misconception.
Define 'ennui'.
Weariness from lack of interest; boredom; feeling uninspired.
Define 'megalomania'.
A delusion marked by a feeling of power or wealth; inflated ego.
What is commentary?
Explanation of how evidence supports your claim; analysis of significance.
What is diction?
Word choice; it reflects the writer and their audience.
What is evidence?
Facts, examples, expert opinions, statistics used to support a claim.
