Drag each statement to the correct type of claim. Tiles
claim of fact or definition
claim about value
claim about a solution or policy
claim about cause and effect
Pairs
Technology is useful because it increases productivity.
Because people spend too much time on their
computers, access to technology should be limited.
Excessive use of technology leads to a distorted
view of reality
People have become dependent on technology.
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I. Claim of fact or definition.

II. Claim about a solution or policy.

III. Claim about cause and effect.

IV. Claim about value.

Explanation:

A claim can be defined as a statement that is used by a writer to prove, substantiate or support an argument.

Thus, a claim is an assertive statement expressed by an individual to prove that an argument is true or real.

This ultimately implies that, when individuals engage in an argument or write an argumentative essay, they make use of a claim to state or express their opinions about the subject matter or topic.

There are five (5) main types of claim and these includes; fact or definition, solution or policy, value, comparison, cause and effect.

I. Claim of fact or definition: technology is useful because it increases productivity.

A claim of fact or definition argues and presents the truth or falsity of any debatable fact or reason. A fact can be defined as an evidential information provided about a specific topic, event or subject matter in its actual and true conditions. Thus, a fact clearly and concisely presents the fundamental reality of a subject based on an empirical study and/or objective consensus.

II. Claim about a solution or policy: because people spend too much time on their computers, access to technology should be limited.

A claim of solution or policy focuses on exploring the nature of a problem and then proffer solutions that are to be implemented. It describes a problem and proffers a solution using signal words such as dilemma, solve, problem, should, etc.

III. Claim about cause and effect: excessive use of technology leads to a distorted view of reality.

A claim about cause and effect is used to illustrate a cause and effect relationships. Cause and effect can be defined as the relationship between two things or events in which an occurrence of one (cause) leads to the occurrence of another (effect).

IV. Claim about value: people have become dependent on technology.

A claim about value is used to establish whether a subject of discussion or an issue is good or bad. The value of the claim is based on whether or not the issue or subject matter is considered to be good or bad with respect to the judgement of the writer.

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