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Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 2

Question 8 • *CR Expository Reading and Writing S2 [E4260OX]

The thesis statement of an argumentative speech is also known as

Answer
A
the claim.
B
the reasons.
C
the evidence.
D
the counterclaim.

Explanation

A thesis statement in an argumentative speech states the speaker’s main position or point. That position is called the claim. Reasons and evidence support the claim, while a counterclaim presents an opposing position.

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