Lesson 5: The Different Types Of Claims Flashcards
A statement that someone makes, and it is often argumentative in nature.
” Drinking a glass of warm milk before bedtime promotes better sleep”
Claim
Present something projected as factual or true, but is actually debatable
Claim of Fact
Is something that is undeniably true and can be proven with evidence it’s not open to debate
Fact
Is a statement represents as true or false
Claim of Fact
” Excessive sugar intake causes diabetes”
Fact
” Diabetes is the number one killer disease in the world”
Claim of Fact
Is a statement expressing a personal judgment about the worth of importance of something unlike a claim of is a statement expressing a personal judgment about the worth of importance of something
” Chocolate is the best flavor”
Claim of Value
Statement suggests a specific action or solution to address a problem or issue
” Parents should encourage their children to spend more time playing outside to promote physical activity and social development”
Claim of policy
Clearly and directly stated
” I want pizza for dinner”
Explicit claim
Suggested or hinted without being clearly stated
” Setting the table for two without saying anything may implicity suggest that someone is expecting a guest for dinner”
Implicit claim
Gives you the background you need to make sense of the text and understand its deeper meaning
Context
The reason for
Purpose
The people who will read the writing
Audience
The information or ideas in the writing
Content
The main message or idea conveyed by the writing
Meaning
