Question

When you review a text to evaluate its argument, what is the first thing you must do?

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Identify the Author's claim

Explanation:

All of the other answers cannot be done before identifying what the author's claim is actually about.

Answer 2

Answer:

C: Identify the author's claim

Explanation:

When you "Analyze an Argument" you evaluate someone else's argument.  The task presents a brief passage in which the author makes a case for a course of action or interprets events by presenting claims and supporting evidence.  Your job will be to examine the claims made and critically assess the logic of the author's position.