Question

1. in a written argument, what role do reasons and evidence play?

○ the express personal opinions.
○ they support the author’s claim.
○ they conflict with the reader’s beliefs.
○ they form the argument’s main point.

Explanation:

In a written argument, the main point is the author's claim. Reasons and evidence are used to validate and back up this core claim, rather than expressing personal opinions, conflicting with reader beliefs, or being the main point itself.

Answer:

They support the author's claim.