Richard isn’t a very bright man
Answer:
Claim 2 has to be eliminated
The young rock (mountain) becomes old.
Explanation:
All the mountains of the world are either young (high mountains such as the Himalaya) or old (low mountains such as the Pyrenees mountains). The latter is a low mountain range because time has had its erosive effect.
There is no such thing as minerals going from one rock or mountain to the other because there is only one. And it´s young or (becomes) old.
Answer:
Although
Explanation:
Although would make since because although is like a negative since he didn't win. Because, so and therefore would be used if he did win the election.
Answer:
(hyperbole)
Explanation:
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

I don't recommend using the first person pronoun in an argumentative essay. Unless your instructor suggests that you do so, omit it from the assignment because your writing will read better without it.