Question

Now use what you have learned about claims to make your own claim about whether you think sports figures and celebrities make positive role models.

Answer 1

This is an example of a claim that takes a position on this matter. I would argue that sports figures and celebrities can make positive role models. Sports figures exhibit several characteristics that are desirable in a person, such as persistence, courage, determination, strength and resilience. They also tend to have healthy lifestyles, as they exercise a lot and generally eat well. Celebrities also have characteristics that are admirable, such as creativity and entrepreneurship.

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Answer 2

I hope to be a famous basketball player one day, and I'm sure I'd be a good role model.

✔ This claim is not responding to the prompt.

Celebrities are successful, so I think they must be great role models.

✔ This is a good claim.

Some people look up to celebrities and sports figures, but not everyone does.

✔ This claim does not take a position.

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