Barack Obama is the first black President of the United States of America.

When Obama became President, it was the biggest and most important election in the history of our country.

Barack Obama graduated from Harvard University, the best college in America.

Barack Obama was the 44th President of the United States of America.

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supporting details

reasons

enough evidence provided

an attempt to convince others to think or act in a certain way

facts or supporting information that provides proof of a claim

a statement of the author's perspective that must be proved

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Support for the counterclaim

What the defense is trying to prove or defend against

The attorney's final statement to the judge or jury in a trial

How the claim is right; proof, expert witness, research...

To show you how smart they are.

Facts to prove a point.

To support the claim.

To support the evidence and show how the evidence supports the claim.

Paper grocery bags are often assumed to be more environmentally friendly than plastic bags, but they still harm the environment.

Reusable cloth bags are best for the environment, but plastic grocery bags are the next best option.

Plastic grocery bags require less energy to manufacture and are more likely to be reused or recycled than paper grocery bags

Plastic grocery bags take significantly longer to decompose than paper grocery bags, but they will eventually decompose.

A clash between two opposing forces in text.

What the text is about.

The highest or most intense point in a narrative.

The beginning of the story where the characters and setting are introduced.

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evidence

True

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