Question

1. what characteristic is required for a statement to work as a claim?

a claim includes personal anecdotes the author uses to persuade the reader.
a claim must contain an argument that can be discussed and debated.
a claim presents a series of facts in a logical and sequential order.
a claim compares or contrasts two opposing items or viewpoints.

Explanation:

To determine the correct characteristic of a claim, we analyze each option:

• Option A: A claim is not defined by including personal anecdotes; personal anecdotes are more for support, not a core claim characteristic.
• Option B: A claim must be debatable (have an argument that can be discussed/debated) as it's a statement asserting a position that others can challenge or agree with.
• Option C: Presenting facts in logical/sequential order is more about evidence or explanation structure, not a claim's core trait.
• Option D: Comparing/contrasting opposing items is a type of argumentative strategy, not a requirement for a claim itself.

Answer:

B. A claim must contain an argument that can be discussed and debated.