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How an Author Develops a Claim

When authors develop a claim, they are trying to make their argument or point clearer to the
reader. Essentially, authors want to have a strong impact on the reader by being more
effective with their writing.

Directions: Look closer at “Encountering the Other: The Challenge for the 21st Century” by
Ryszard Kapuscinski and complete the following chart.

In your own words, identify the main claim of the text:

Identify the Type of Technique

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Record the Example from the
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