Question

for an argumentative essay, a writer should generally avoid using which type of claim as support for their position?
a. facts, evidence, and statistics.
b. strictly moral or religious claims.
c. citations from experts who agree with them.
d. reasons to support their claim.

Explanation:

In an argumentative essay, the goal is to present a logical and evidence - based argument. Facts, evidence, statistics (A), expert citations (C), and reasons (D) are all valid forms of support as they can be objectively evaluated or are part of a logical reasoning process. However, strictly moral or religious claims (B) are often based on subjective beliefs that not all readers may share. They lack the universal objectivity that is preferred in an argumentative essay to convince a wide audience.

Answer:

B. Strictly moral or religious claims.