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Claim vs. Thesis
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After reading "Digital Dive: Claim vs. Thesis", consider the questions below. Then “submit” your response.
1. Based on your viewing, what is Kennedy’s thesis?
Correct answers will vary. Correct answers should consider that Kennedy says at the beginning of his speech, “We observe today not a victory of party but a celebration of freedom—symbolizing an end as well as a beginning—signifying renewal as well as change,” and this sums up everything he speaks about after that. For more help, see What’s an Argument?.
2. Is his thesis his major persuasive claim? Why or why not?
Correct answers will vary. Correct answers should consider that he speaks about helping others to change their circumstances, mentions that both sides of politics should work together, and that America should work toward continuing freedom. For more help, see What’s an Argument?.