What is a claim?


in persuasive writing, a claim is made in direct opposition to the author's main argument


textual details that can be used to support an idea or an interpretation


an idea, opinion, or assertion presented in an argument, supported by evidence


support, or evidence, against the counterclaim in an argument





What is evidence?



in persuasive writing, a claim made in direct opposition to the author's main argument


textual details that can be used to support an idea or an interpretation


an idea, opinion, or assertion presented in an argument, supported by evidence


support, or evidence, against the counterclaim in an argument