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In English / High School | 2014-11-30

How are claims and support related?

A. An author will use a claim to back up support.
B. An author will use support to back up a claim.
C. An author will remove a claim if the support is strong.
D. An author will remove support if the claim is strong.

Asked by CelindaKorzep279

Answer (3)

Claims and support are related because claims are statements that are made by authors in relation to some subject matter that are backed up by "support" or evidence. Therefore, based upon these options, "An author will use support to back up a claim." This claim and support are what authors use to create arguments in writing to make a point and to express a perspective on a particular issue.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

Option A: An author will use support to back up a claim

Answered by dmlangston11ov7b4n | 2024-06-11

Claims are assertions made by authors, while support consists of the evidence or reasoning that backs up those claims. An author utilizes support to strengthen their claims in writing. Therefore, the correct answer from the options provided is B: An author will use support to back up a claim.
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Answered by Gibbs | 2024-10-01