Question

1. what is the primary purpose of supporting evidence in an argument? * 1 point

a. to make the text longer
b. to confuse the reader
c. to demonstrate writing skills
d. to strengthen and validate the claim

1. how can you best identify an authors implicit (implied, not explicitly stated) claim? * 1 point

a. by reading the introduction first
b. by analyzing the supporting details and tone
c. by looking at the text format
d. by counting paragraphs

Explanation:

For question 4: Supporting evidence in an argument is used to back up the core claim, making it credible and convincing. The other options are irrelevant to the purpose of evidence.
For question 5: An implicit claim is not directly stated, so it must be inferred from the author's supporting details (which reveal their stance) and the tone they use to convey their perspective. The other options do not help identify unstated claims.

Answer:

1. D. To strengthen and validate the claim
2. B. By analyzing the supporting details and tone