Claim: Katniss had a close relationship with her father.
Plot Point: Katniss says that wearing the mockingjay pin is like having a little piece of her father with her, keeping her safe (Collins 43).
Authors need strong reasoning to explain how their evidence supports their claim.
Strong reasoning does not draw a conclusion that is unrelated to the claim. Instead, it draws a conclusion from the evidence and directly supports the claim.
Claim: Katniss had a close relationship with her father.
Plot Point: Katniss says that wearing the mockingjay pin is like having a little piece of her father with her, keeping her safe (Collins 43).
Weak Reasoning: Not Connected to the Claim
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This suggests that Katniss is superstitious. |
Strong Reasoning
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Katniss’s warm feelings for the pin show that she clearly felt protected and loved by her father while he was alive. |