Question

what is an author’s claim?
○ a sentence or paragraph that excludes evidence
○ a sentence or paragraph that expresses facts, not opinions
○ a statement that provides a supporting detail about an opinion
○ a statement that shares a writer’s viewpoint on an issue

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: An author’s claim does not exclude evidence; claims are often supported by evidence, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: A claim is not just about facts (it can include opinions), so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: A supporting detail is evidence for a claim, not the claim itself, so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: An author’s claim is their viewpoint or assertion on an issue, which matches this description.

Answer:

D. a statement that shares a writer’s viewpoint on an issue