Question

which 3 answers are true of an argument?
appeals only to a sense of emotion
includes a claim or viewpoint
is logical and includes reasons for the claim
relies on personal opinion with little evidence
includes evidence such as examples, facts, and expert quotes

argument
includes:
✓ a claim
✓ reasons
✓ evidence
✓ a counterclaim

Explanation:

An argument in academic terms (especially in fields like Social Science - Media and Communication, Writing under Arts) typically has a claim (a main point), reasons (to support the claim), and evidence (like expert quotes, facts, examples). Emotional appeals alone (\(appeals\ only\ to\ a\ sense\ of\ emotion\)) are not sufficient for a solid academic argument as they lack logical backing. Arguments based on personal opinion with little evidence (\(relies\ on\ personal\ opinion\ with\ little\ evidence\)) are also weak. A good argument is logical (\(is\ logical\ and\ includes\ reasons\ for\ the\ claim\)) - which ties in with having reasons. Also, including evidence such as examples, facts, and expert quotes (\(includes\ evidence\ such\ as\ examples,\ facts,\ and\ expert\ quotes\)) is crucial. And having a claim or viewpoint (\(includes\ a\ claim\ or\ viewpoint\)) is the starting point of an argument.

Answer:

• \(includes\ a\ claim\ or\ viewpoint\)
• \(is\ logical\ and\ includes\ reasons\ for\ the\ claim\)
• \(includes\ evidence\ such\ as\ examples,\ facts,\ and\ expert\ quotes\)