Question

argument: the use of language, reasoning, and evidence to influence the thoughts and behavior of othersrhetoric: the use of strategies used to make an argument persuasiveat the center of an argument is the claim.claim - the position taken by the writer/speaker; what the speaker/writer is trying to convince the audience of• the best claims are focused, specific, and relevantclaim vs. opinionsclaim: arguable (both for and against)• supported by research, evidence, testimony, statistics, academic reasoning, etc.example: virginia woolf is a more effective writer than james joyce.opinion - difficult to argue• typically supported by more opinionexample: i think virginia woolf is better than james joyce.skipwhich of the following statements is a claim?i think exercising daily is better than not exercising at all.regular exercise improves mental health in teenagers.i prefer running outdoors over using a treadmill indoors.

Explanation:

A claim is arguable and can be supported by evidence, while an opinion is a personal belief hard to argue with. The first and third statements are personal opinions marked by "I think" and "I prefer". The second statement is arguable, can be backed by research/statistics about exercise and teen mental health.

Answer:

Regular exercise improves mental health in teenagers.