Strong Topic Sentences Make a Claim A claim is an argument that expresses a writer's viewpoint.
Claim: Dogs are loyal creatures that can help care for a young child.
Not a Claim: Some families choose to adopt dogs, while others select cats.
Instructions: Write 5 claims of your own.
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Electricity powered home and factories. how did electricity change americans' lives

What do both in memoriam, a. h. h. and “the lady of shalott” by alfred, lord tennyson suggest about people’s relationships with others? people can remain united even in death. people are mysterious and can never fully know one another. separation from others can lead to pain and loneliness. people create barriers that can prevent them from forging ties with others.

Which statement expresses a theme that is found in both "escape" and "to live"? the search for self–awareness is often a difficult one. life's distractions can make it difficult to know yourself. a person often sees herself differently than others see her. being a part of two cultures can make it hard to know yourself.