Which statements describe the features of a claim? check all that apply.
the claim can be explained with reasons.
the claim takes a position.
the claim offers an opinion.
the claim can be supported with evidence.
the claim is specific.

3. revise the following paragraph from a student essay. focus on making the main claim clearer, strengthening the evidence, and addressing problems with plagiarism. you may choose to use portions of the paragraph as they are written. underline any phrases or sentences that you copy from the original paragraph. then use bold font to highlight any sentences you added to the paragraph. (15 points) student paragraph: eating healthy foods is a really cool thing to do for your body. healthy food can actually slow down the aging process. foods that are high in anti-oxidants and omega-3 fatty acids protect cells and the cells live longer (p. 20 -- olivia anderson, a natural foods chef). living longer lets you do more. ian jones on pg. 15: "people in their 80s give more back to their communities than those who died in their 60s ever did." healthy food means a long good life. and living longer is awesome!

Which best explains how the viewpoint in the greenberg interview differed from that in the informational text on thurgood marshall. a. the informational article provides an insider's view of the brown vs board of education case; the perspective of the greenberg interview is more distant.

Which word best describes the mood in this sentence? lucia was aglow as she bounced into the room with stories about her summer vacation.