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Sample 2 and 4 provides a more detailed description of the content of the essay by including the process of how they came up with the main topic. These two statements are also answering the how and why of the main topic.

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I believe sample 4 is the strongest. Sample 4 is more connected to the research question than sample 2. Sample 2 answers the question directly and a thesis statement is done to attract readers. SAmple 2 is superior to 1 as sample 2 is more specific, concise and contains more information about the paper.Sample 4 is better than 3 for the same reasons as sample 2.

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Statement 2 and 4 are stronger because despite being longer they aren't wasting words, they are much more complete statements, containing more information and better summarizing the rest of the essay

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Statement 2:
- It was able to explain the argument well without being too lengthy
- It was able to remain concise and clear.
- The statement was more engaging and piqued the interest of the reader to know more.
Statement 4:
- The statement described the argument in a way that is interesting.
- It was still debatable and open-minded to different perspectives.

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Thesis 2 and 4 are the stronger statements out of all 4 because the 1st and 3rd statements were extremely vague because it just explained how something affected someone and it was explained beforehand that thesis statements should be concise, coherent and disputable, but these 2 statements don't contain these characteristics unlike statement 2 and 4. On the other hand, statement 2 and 4 are better statements because they explained further and had reasons to support their claim.

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2 and 4 are stronger compared to 1 and 3 respectively. Unlike 1 and 3, 2 and 4 have additional information rather than just containing the main point.

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Statement 2 is the strongest because it backed its claims with evidence. It was also very well summarised.t It was very clear compared to the other statements.

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The thesis statements 2 and 4 are the strongest between their respective counterpart. An obvious reason is that they're longer, but they also reflect essentially the main idea of the written piece by giving more information. There's a lot more for the reader to grasp from these statements, as compared to the one-liners statement 1 and 3. Those thesis statements should have been more profound and complex.

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Sample 2 and 4 are stronger thesis statements compared to sample 1 and 3, due to the statement being informative and specific. Moreover, statement 2 is able to support the claim "Reading develops a child's mind", by further expounding on the idea. Lastly, sample 4 is also debatable.

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Sample 4 is a strong thesis statement as it provides a brief but informative explanation about the topic; basically sums up the whole topic while being able to provide a strong point/ show the position in the topic.

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sample 2 and 4 are the best out of the 4 as it is all expounded well and was able to provide evidences to support their statements. Plus, its viewpoint is much stronger. these statements were able to  unlike sample 1 and 3 where it's mostly opinion based- there is no back up to support their claim.

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thesis statement 2 and 4 were the best ones as they were specific yet concise, clear and coherent.

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Statements 2 and 4 were the strongest out of all the statements given. This is because they were complex and very clear on the claim that the writer wanted to make, while still being debatable for other readers to contest. It also provides evidence to support the claims.

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Sample 2 & 4 is a stronger thesis statement because it has a claim made, evidences given accordingly, and concludes in short the importance of the content of the statement. The statement successfully establishes a clear connection between the claim and the evidence provided. The evidence is factual and not based on opinions, which makes it reliable. The reliable evidence, validates the claim made in both statements.

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Sample 2 is considered a strong thesis because it elaborates and sums up the whole argument. Not only that but it has included concrete evidences to support the person's point/perspective in the topic.
Sample 4 is considered a stronger thesis because it gave an overview of which side of the argument is it proving and why (which was answered by the evidences). It is more specific and this helps when writing because it keeps you on track and avoids confusion when writing.

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Sample 2 is considered a stronger thesis statement. this is due to the fact it contains more information about the topic and is more specific.

Sample 4 is considered a stronger thesis statement because it is again more specific and includes more information about the topic.

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Thesis statements are concise statements, normally one or two sentences long. Thesis statements stem from research questions and are then supported by your position and evidence.

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thesis statement need 3 things- topic , position and evidence but a good thesis statement need to be concise, disputable and coherent. i also learned that there is different kinds of thesis statements such as the argumentative, analytical and expository.

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A thesis statement gives the main points of your paper in 1-2 sentences. It helps us to make sure we are still in line with the main points of the paper. It first starts off with a research questions and gives a strong opinion to the topic, as the paper develops, so does the thesis statement. The ending thesis statement should be strong, straight to the point and clearly stating your position on the topic, but a good thesis can still be debated on.

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The thesis statement should be 3 things: Concise, disputable and coherent. The contents in your thesis statement should ensure that it displays your main point, evidence and  your position on the topic. Always remember that a thesis statement is never finished, as you research further on the topic, thesis statements are usually refined to ensure that the statement is strong and clear.

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- Derived from further research about the initial question
- Topic, Position, Evidence
- Specific
- Basically what the text is going to be about

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A thesis statement essentially sums up your introduction in a couple  of sentences.

- Topic + State argument + Evidence = Thesis statement
- Must have a research question.
- Give a theoretical/not exact answer to the research question.
- Keep refining the answer to the research question, to make it as strong and accurate as possible.
- A good thesis statement are these 3... they are concise, disputable, and logical.

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topic + position + evidence = thesis statement

1. research question
2. tentative answer to research question
3. refine it

Qualities:
- elaborate
- concise
- disputable
- coherent

Types:

argumentative - clear stance

expository - shedding light on smth

analytical - discuss diff points

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A thesis statement sums up the main points of your essay into just 1-2 sentences.

Creating a strong thesis statement must include:
>concise: making sure it clear and represented well briefly
>disputable:it is open for debate and questions
>coherent: it is logical and reasonable

It must also include the topic position and evidence + research question

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- The thesis statement can be refined through much research and evidence
- A good thesis statement needs to be concise, disputable and coherent
- The three parts of a thesis statement need to be interconnected with each other.
There a three types of thesis statement.
1. Argumentative : to persuade
2. Expository : to inform (introduction)
3. Analytical : summary of main points to be covered

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(Sahil)
A thesis statement will outline the most important part of your paper.

-well researched.
-Summarised properly.
-Back your statement with evidences.

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-concise
-researched
-summarizes points
-answers research question
- coherent

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A thesis statement sums up the main point of your paper and is 1 to 2 sentences long, it usually appears at the end of the introduction.

1 state main topic
2 take a position in the argument
3 summarize the evidence you will use to support you argument

-Write a research question
-find a tentative answer to the research question
-keep developing and refining the thesis statement

criteria
-Concise
-Disputable
-Coherent

types of thesis statement
-argumentative
-expository
-analytical

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THESIS STATEMENT:
- Summarizes the main point of the paper
- Includes your main argument and gives a sense of direction in the paper
- An initial thesis statement is never permanent and needs constant development as you read through sources
- Should be concise, disputable, and coherent.
- Can be used to hook or engage the reader to continue reading.

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Thesis statements are a necessary part in any academic writing piece. It is important to state essentially what the entirety of the paper will discuss at the introduction because it gives the reader a grasp of what the writing piece will uncover. It doesn't matter what kind of thesis statement it may be, but the bottomline is that it should reflect the points of the research question as well as a summary of all the main points. A good thesis statement is concise, disputable and coherent.

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- Summarizes all points
- 1-2 sentences found at the end of introduction
- Thesis statements "evolve"
- Helps prevent  going out of topic

1. Write a research question
2. Tentative answer to step 1
3. Elaborate and summarizes points

Good thesis statement= concise,disputable and coherent/connected

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Thesis statemen t: "Sums up the main point of your paper"

How to make a thesis statement
1) Come up with a research questions
2) Find an initial a tentative answer to the research question, in which should strongly highlight the position in the topic.
3) Constantly improve and develop the thesis statement throughout the process of the research as more resources are gathered

What makes a good thesis statement
1) Concise:
2) Disputable
3) Coherent

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Thesis statements:
- sums up the main point of your paper
- should be elaborate and summarizes the overall argument
- should be concise, disputable and coherent
- topic, position and evidence should connect well with each other

How to make a strong thesis statement:
1. mention main topic
2. your position and argument
3. summarize the evidences you'll use
- use this to refine and develop your thesis statement

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keypoints: argument vs opinion (chantelle

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keypoints: argument vs opinion (chantelle

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- need to consider other points of view
-need qualifiers
- need to define you thesis statement
- give evidences to bak up your claim
-evidence needs to support the claim

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An important key point that the video brought up was that arguments aren't just based on perspectives, but it should have valid reasonings and valid evidences to support the claim and ensure the claim is clear and strong.

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Arguments are different than opinions as it has more detail than opinions. They both contain the claim, which is what you suppose and believe. An opinion stops here, but an argument has more layers. Arguments contain evidence that support the ideas which are then logically reasoned. Good arguments also have rebuttals that are open to arguments against your case and even citing exceptions if there are any.

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key points or argument vs opinion (chantelle)

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key points or argument vs opinion (chantelle)

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- need to consider other points of view
-need qualifiers
- need to define you thesis statement
- give evidences to bak up your claim
-evidence needs to support the claim

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Key Points – Argument vs Opinion (Saira)

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Key Points – Argument vs Opinion (Saira)

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claim + reasoning + evidence = argument

TERMS TO REMEMBER:

evidence - elevates and substantiates point of view

claim - point of view

warrant - connection between claim and evidence

backing - reasoning

rebuttal - addressing possible objections

qualifiers - specificity

TYPES OF ARGUMENTS:

definition - direct meaning

evaluation - judgement

TIPS:

mind map

each separate claim has evidence and rebuttals

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Key points- Argument vs Opinion (Ragghav)

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Key points- Argument vs Opinion (Ragghav)

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- Knowledge is always subject to be contested.

1. Argument:
- Provide a claim.
- Back it up with statistical data.
- Must have a level of complexity.
- Must be structured in Toulmin's argument structure (Claim, connection to claim and evidence, evidence, backing supporting the connection, other perspectives on the topic, compromises or additions).

2. Opinion:
- Can have a biased thought.
- Does not have the need for having evidence.

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Key Points- Argument vs Opinion (Kelsey Lim, Wan Yun)

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Key Points- Argument vs Opinion (Kelsey Lim, Wan Yun)

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Argument:
- Knowledge is always contested

- to be able to develop a strong argument, one has to make a claim, briefly provide reasons for the claim, and most importantly provide evidences to support that claim, while making sure that no bias ideas are involved.

-quality your argument by listening to the counter arguments presented, given this one should be able to modify their argument to create a stronger one.

-have a convincing argument

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Key Points - Argument vs Opinion (Gabby).

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Key Points - Argument vs Opinion (Gabby).

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I think a very important point that the video brought up was that academic writing is not meant to belittle any other viewpoint or side of a certain topic, but is meant so as to have healthy discourse between other arguments (aligning yourself with others). While the most fundamental elements of an argument would be a claim and evidence proving said claim, there are steps and parts in between that really structure and form an argument, as mentioned in Toulmin's argument. Some facets of these are warrant, backing, rebuttals, etc. Opinions are less demanding than an argument because they can be as simple as a statement, however opinions are open to heavy disagreements because of the lack of justification or evidence.

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Keypoints: Arguments Vs. Opinions(Lexi) 

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Keypoints: Arguments Vs. Opinions(Lexi) 

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Basic elements of an argument:

Reasoned claim

Evidence

Important !!!

Make a claim —> provide reasoning for claim —> provide evidence

For arguments to be convincing, they need to be complex

Additional components:

Claim—> warrant—> evidence —> backing —> rebuttal or counter-arguments —> qualifiers

Use of counterarguments - shows that its not biased to one side

Types of arguments:

Arguments of definition

Meaning

Arguments of evaluation

Judgement

Tips:

1. Brainstorm

2. Write claims and provide support

3. Don’t forget rebuttal

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Key Points Argument vs Opinion - Matthew

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Key Points Argument vs Opinion - Matthew

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- Everyone has their own understanding of a subject (ALIGN YOURSELF WITH OTHERS) (PROVIDE ARGUMENTS)
- Arguments contain specfic elements:
1.A reasoned claim 2.Evidence
- How basic arguments work:
1. Make a claim
2. Provide reasons for the claim
3. Provide evidence for the claim
INCORPORATE COMPLEXITY IN ARGUMENTS!!!
Toulmin Argument
1. Claim
2. Warrant
3. Evidence
4. Backing
5. Counter-Argument
6. Qualifiers
Types of Arguments:
1. Arguments of definition
2. Arguments of evaluation

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Key points argument vs opinion (Satya Lee) 

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Key points argument vs opinion (Satya Lee) 

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Argument:
- Opposable
- Reasoned claim
- has facts to back it up
Opinion:
- subjective

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Key points: Arguments vs Opinions (Tiffany)

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Key points: Arguments vs Opinions (Tiffany)

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Argument:
- Key elements: reasoned claim and evidence
- evidence is used to turn an unsubstantiated opinion to a reasoned argument

Ways to set up an argument:
1. Claim
- your point of view
2. Warrant
- connection/reasons why the evidence supports the claim
3. Evidence
4. Backing
- additional information to further support the claim
5. Rebuttal
- acknowledges the possible objections and different point of view
6. Qualifiers

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Argument:
- Some may disagree on ideas

- Contains specific elements: reasoned claim, evidence

- Structure:
1. make a claim
2. warrant/reasons to claim
3. evidences
4. Backing
5. Rebuttal
6. Qualifiers (Solution to rebuttal)

- Needs to incorporate complexity

- Needs balance

Tips:
1. Mind map
2. Write claims and evidences in index cards
3. Rebuttal

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Key points argument vs opinion (Sanjay) 

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Key points argument vs opinion (Sanjay) 

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-academic knowledge is contested.

-different statements that have different definitions depending on the person
-aligning yourself with others is important

-in academic contexts  arguments contain specific elements

basic elements.
- a reasoned claim
- Evidence elevates argument from unsubstantiated opinion to reasoned argument

-make a claim
-provide reason for the claim
-then provide evidence

-for arguments to be convincing they need to be complex

Toulmin argument
claim- what you believe
warrant- connecting between the claim and evidence
evidence - support for the argument
backing - the logical, reasoned evidence that supports the warrant
rebuttal - acknowledges the possible objections
Qualifiers - to add specificity to the claim

-academic argument often include counter arguments to show balance.
arguments of definition
- what does the key concepts mean
arguments of evaluation
- process of judgement to reach the conclusions

Tips
-mind maps
-index cards
-don't forget counter arguments.

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Key Points - Argument Vs. Opinion (Christiana)

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Key Points - Argument Vs. Opinion (Christiana)

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- Arguments are constructed using evidence and reasonable claims.

- Every individual possesses different ways of thinking which we can engage in through creating arguments.

- There is a line between an argument and an opinion, because we cannot simply justify our claim with what we think is right.

- While we may be trying to prove or give reasoning to our knowledge claims, it is essential to consider different perspectives and providing counterarguments to ensure unbiased work.

- Claims are not meant to be one-sided and should be inclusive.

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Satya Lee

Statement A is an opinion they used subjective adjectives without any reference or base points, and B is an argument, statement B is backed with evidence(though without a source it could be false)

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(Sahil Parwani)

A-opinion
because there was no explanation to prove statement.
B-Argument
Because there was proof to backs its statement and on why it is expensive.

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Statement a is an opinion while statement b is an argument. Statement B is supported by facts which means that statement b has  credibility as an argument Statement A lacks this therefore seems to just be out of the reader’s mind.

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Statement A is an opinion because it was not justified by any fact or evidence to back the claim up. It ended up sounding more subjective. In contrast, Statement B is an argument because it was able to provide more information surrounding the claim such as statistics, which was able to give background on the claim.

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Key points - Argument vs Opinion (Arabella)

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Key points - Argument vs Opinion (Arabella)

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Argumentative is widening your opinion into something more convincing by setting yourself in a perspective and elaborating your stand, which is to give data and evidence to appeal more believable.

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Statement A is an opinion because, "expensive" is subjective. "Expensive" is Subjective because

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Statement A is an opinion while statement B is an argument. This is because usually opinions are subjected and based on a person's perspective on the topic while the argument statement is more impartial and it also ensured that there are evidences that are able to support its stance.

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Statement A is an opinion because the use of "expensive" is subjective, and opinions are normally based on what we think; what influences our beliefs.

Statement B is an argument, as it provides factual evidences and strong concise ideas to support the claim.

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Statement A: OPINION
Statement A is an opinion because it only contains what the person thinks about the topic.
Statement B: ARGUMENT
Statement B is an argument because it has evidence to back it up and also somehow contradicts itself. It contradicts itself by stating "however", showing that after the evidence she gave and what the author thought, there is still a 'pro' side.

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a. opinion
- because the word expensive is a very subjective term it can mean different for each person.
b. argumentative
-In this people would have the same definition  and there would be evidences to back up the argument

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A - opinion, because it gives someone's stance without any further information to back it up. It also is be considered invalid in the context of research as it can be easily debated on.
B - argument, because evidence and further reasoning is provided which supports the claim, making it stronger.

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Statement A is an opinion because it does not contain proof that it is too much. Statement B is an argument because it is trying to convince people through proof, as to why they think that XL Industries's widgets are too expensive.

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Statement A is an opinion because it does not really explain why it is expensive. While Statement B is an argument because it gives evidence about why it is considered expensive.

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I think the main difference between an argument and opinion is that an argument has debatable context, given  more information and structured points. Thus, Statement B is an argument because it presents facts that are debatable, as well as it  justifies the facts it presents. This would mean that Statement A is an opinion because it's a simple thought or perspective from someone – nothing to really back it up or justify the points.

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Statement A is the opinion while Statement B is the argument. A is the opinion because there is no data being given to support the claim being made. Statement B makes use of evidence gives information that can be used to debate and convince more people to listen to the argument.

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A- opinion
B- argument
Statement B is an argument due to there being data provided, in order to prove a point. Moreover, Statement B was able to compare two ideas before proving a point. On the other hand, Statement A is an opinion, due to it only presenting the thoughts of an individual, without any support or evidences.

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Statement A: Opinion, It provides no evidence to back up the claim that he/she made. It only had a thought of a person from their point of view.

Statement B: Argument, this mentions factual data and has no biases. It has no personal thoughts, and only what is statistically true.

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Statement A - opinion
Explanation: Opinions doesn't necessarily need an explanation because you are just sharing your stance in the idea.
Statement B - argument
Explanation: Statement B is an argument because arguments require concrete evidences to persuade your audience.

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Statement A: opinion
explanation: This is because it's just purely based on one's belief and has no evidence backing it up.

Statement B: argument
explanation: This is because it is more elaborated and has evidence to prove his/her point that enables to create a stronger impact to your audience and makes it's more valid and believable.