This is language arts!
plzzz !
its worth 40 points.

question 1
which statement is an effective claim?
1.i think it is clear to anyone that television is a bad influence on teenagers. 2.something should be done when it comes to the television habits of teenagers.
3.television watching should be limited because it has negative influences on teens.
4.there are three major reasons why teen television viewing should be limited.

question 2
what is a claim?
1.an expression of hope for the future
2.a personal and emotional stance on a topic
3.a question with more than one possible answer
4.a statement that takes a clear stand on an issue

question 3
'which of the following statements is true?
1.an argument uses logic to show why your stand on an issue is the best choice. 2.an argument explains both sides of an issue without revealing the writer's perspective.
3.spoken arguments follow a different process than written arguments.
4.writing an argumentative essay is the same as writing a persuasive essay.

question 4
what is the major difference between a persuasive essay and an argumentative essay?
1.an argumentative essay does not try to change a reader's opinion.
2.an argumentative essay does not try to prove a point.
3.an argumentative essay does not use emotions.
4.an argumentative essay does not use facts.

question 5
the first step you should take in the argument process is
1.to ask your audience to take action
2.to examine a question that has more than one side
3.to take a firm stance on a subject
4.to present evidence to defend your position