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Sugar Changed the World, Part 5: Developing and Refining Ideas

Question 13 • Common Core ELA 10 A - Aberdeen

What is an author's claim?

Answer
A
an author's primary reason for writing a text
B
a belief that is easily proved to be correct
C
an opinion or viewpoint in a persuasive text
D
a judgement of something based on a set of standards

Explanation

An author’s claim is the opinion or viewpoint the author wants readers to consider or accept, especially in a persuasive text. Choice C describes that viewpoint. The author’s primary reason for writing is the purpose, while a judgement based on standards is an evaluation.

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