Question

question 2 (2 points)
read the essay excerpt below. what does it represent?
\an art fair would be a great way for students creativity to be recognized and celebrated.\
a the main argument of the text
b fact
c a supporting claim/detail

question 3 (2 points)
read the essay excerpt below. identify the claim the author makes in this paragraph.
\an art fair could also be a great fundraiser for the art department. art supplies can be very expensive. however, by selling student artwork to parents and local businesses, we will be able to buy enough for the entire art program. any extra money can go toward supplies for other classes.\
a there are many good reasons to have an art fair.
b local businesses want to buy student artwork.
c art supplies are expensive.
d an art fair would make a good fundraiser.

Explanation:

For Question 2:

The statement presents a core, overarching position that an art fair is valuable for student creativity, which would be the central point the essay argues for, not a verifiable fact or a supporting detail.

For Question 3:

The paragraph opens with the key claim that an art fair would be a good fundraiser, then provides supporting details about expensive supplies and how selling artwork would help. The other options are either supporting details or a broader unstated idea not the direct claim here.

Answer:

Question 2: a. the main argument of the text
Question 3: d. An art fair would make a good fundraiser.