When writers or speakers want to make a point, they support that point with arguments called claims. What is a claim? Select three answers.

A. It is central to the argument.

B. The position taken by the person making the argument.

C. The thing he/she is hoping to prove.

D. The art of persuasion.

E. Using language and the "tricks" of language to persuade or inform others.

Why was kennedy concerned about the use of nuclear weapons

Part a which statement best describes a central idea in this narrative? in times of tragedy, it is difficult to determine how best to be of service. in times of crisis, people prefer to be alone. young people tend to look to older people to take action in times of tragedy. when people publicly commit to being of service, they are more likely to follow through. part b which detail from the text best to shape the central idea in part a? "'i thought you might have too much going on already. i saw everyone post online.' martin said, 'i don’t think anyone wanted to be in the way today, so i’m glad you came.'" "finally, he said, 'i don’t know what to do. i guess i should tell him to let me know if he needs anything, but that doesn’t feel like enough.'" "he wondered how many people would actually show up to out and how many would simply hope that enough others did." "he explained to her that martin’s mom had died, and told her how he felt about his friend’s loss. 'what do you plan to do for him? ' his mother asked."

Can someone “think of a time you overcame a challenge or obstacle. describe the experience in two or three sentences”