Which is true about assertions?   should only be a single sentence long and must get to the point.  false more empathic and could be statements of fact that do not need to be argued  true must be arguable and would always require some level of nuance and support in its use  false Both a and b  false Single This is a statement or theory that is used as a premise to be proven in the entire text.  Antithesis   false Counterclaim   false Thesis  true Synthesis  false Single What is the purpose of writing an evaluative statement?  to justify statements and explain opinions about the material read  true To put the writer on a pedestal  false To prove that readers can have more valid points than writers.   false both a and b   false Single This is uttered by a person that provides an expression whether an idea is true or false.  assertion  false claim   false counterclaim  false statement   true Single This indicates a negative or contradicting statement about the thesis.  Antithesis  true Assertion    false Synthesis  false Thesis   false Single Which type of assertion is used to express sympathy and potentially empathy in another person? Basic  false Empathic   true Escalating  false Positive  false Single Which of the following is the antithesis of the thesis “To make a withdrawal, people need to go to the bank”?   More ATMs should be installed in strategic locations.   false To take out money, you do not need to go to the bank.  true People should use virtual wallets to pay for online purchases. false All of the above  false Single These are statements that disagree with a given claim, or in some cases disputes specific parts of an argument.  Antitheses  false Assertions  false Counterclaims  true Evaluative statements  false Single “I get disappointed when you make promises you don’t keep.” This is an example of___________   Counterclaim  false Basic Assertion   false Emphatic Assertion  false I-Language Assertion  true Single Which type of assertion is used in directly expressing the feelings, beliefs, and opinions of the writer?  basic  true escalating  false I-language  false positive   false Single