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Types of Supporting Details
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The author says compares their topic to something with similar qualities.
Look For: Metephors (___ is like ____) or comparing present day to something in the past.
Types of Supporting Details
Statistics/ Data
Facts
Comparisons
Facts are statements that are indisputible and true. Facts might explain how something works or present a historical fact.
Using statistics or Data is a good way to explain a problem or show how a solution has or has not been effective.
Look For: Numbers, percentages, or fractions.
Expert Opinions
Personal Testimony
The author tells a story about something that happened to them or someone else.
Look For: Narratives or first-person stories.
An expert opinion is when someone with special knowledge shares their opinion. This adds credibility to your argument.
Look For: Names with job titles or credentials. Always tell how you know this person is an expert.