Question

RESPOND . Claims aren't always easy to find . Sometimes they're buried deep within an argument , and sometimes they're not present at all. An important skill in reading and writing arguments is the ability to identify claims , even when they aren't obvious . In class and working in a group, collect a sample of four to six brief argumentative postings from political blogs or editorial postings (from news sites). Read each item , and then try to identify every claim that the writer makes. When you've compiled a list of claims , look carefully at the words that the writer or writers use when stating their positions . Is there a common vocabulary ? Can you find terms or phrases that signal an impending claim? Which of these seem most effective ? Which ones seem least effective ? Why ?

Answer 1

Claim-1

A girl wants freedom like boys.

In this claim the following points should be noted:

• There is no uncommon use of words. It is written in plain language.
• The demand is logical and impressive. Many examples of the developed countries have been mentioned.
• Girl uses the positive aspects of freedom to the women.
• The argument is well justified.

Claim: 2

Women are weak in mathematics

In this claim the following points should be noted:

• The language is used here is very easy and lucid.
• Examples from the trend appear interesting. The statistics of the contribution of the women in the various fields have been mentioned.
• Historical examples have been drawn there to establish the view.
• There is no scientific base.

Claim: 3

Students are now less interested to literature

In this claim the following points should be noted:

• There is no complexity of language.
• The view of using the internet by the students is valid and authentic.
• There are sufficient valid examples.
• No statistics have been used here.

Claim: 4

Much use of social media is making our world narrow:

In this claim the following points should be noted:

• The argument is presented in simple language.
• Statistics of mental diseases among the young people, the problems in family life have been mentioned in favor of the argument.
• The experiences of the common people have been mentioned here.
• The argument is well justified without any controversies.