Question

In a short paragraph, analyze the development of the authors' claim in one of the paragraphs examined in part A. If needed, review the full text of “Shoes: Feet First!” Answer these questions in your response: What is the authors' claim in this paragraph? What details develop this claim in the paragraph? How does this paragraph refine the authors' overall claim in this passage?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

In the last paragraph, the authors’ claim is that modern shoes are often made of synthetic materials and are also designed for a variety of purposes. The authors point out that today shoes are “available for running, bowling, and other sports” and are even “considered an important fashion accessory.” The authors’ overall claim in “Shoes: Feet First!” is that humans have been wearing shoes for many years to enable them to walk long distances in tough conditions. This paragraph refines this claim by showing that shoes have evolved beyond their early purpose to include other purposes.

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