Which statement best exemplifies a strong persuasive claim? the local school board is not aware of students’ opinions on current issues. the school board should include a student member to represent youths’ opinions. when the school board establishes new policies, they affect youth every day. when the school board determines its priorities, many people voice opinions.

When the school board establishes new policies, they affect youth every day.

Explanation:

A persuasive claim is often opinion of exaggeration, as this sentence does, and it is hard to know if this is actually true.  Those writing this are trying to use this information to persuade you that what the school board does is important to youth, thereby they should be sharing their opinions on current issues.

a compare and contrast essay is a piece of formal writing in which the author focus on the similarities between two ideas, objects, places, etc., and the differences between them. there are some aspects that the author should take into account when he/she is crafting the essay. first, the author has a clear idea of the effect that he/she wants to produce on the audience (a purpose). his/her main idea should be presented in the thesis statement in a simple but effective way which gives the audience a clear idea of the content and the direction of the essay. in addition, it is also important to focus to the similarities and differences that not only are interesting and relevant to the reader but also provide a new, impressive point of view or deeper understanding of a topic.