Monthly Archives: February 2019

Claims-rowanstudent

Posted on February 19, 2019 by rowanstudent2

“Of course, the Army only helps families of active-duty personnel. It’s the Department of Veterans Affairs that’s charged with treating the problems that can persist long past discharge. But “if you asked the VA to treat your kids, they would … Continue reading →

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Claims-nousernamefound1

Posted on February 19, 2019 by nousernamefound1

“Like Brannan’s symptoms” The author uses an analogy claim. In this situation, Brannan’s symptoms are being compared to hypervigilance.  “Hypervigilance sounds innocuous, but it is in fact exhaustingly distressing, a conditioned response to life-threatening situations” A categorical claim is used … Continue reading →

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Claims(19)–Wazoo

Posted on February 19, 2019 by wazoo1234

Suppose that there is a second-generation effect in veterans, there are a few differences that are quite significant” from children of Holocaust survivors that “might account for difference in coping mechanisms and resources. Evaluative claim: This is an evaluative claim because the author … Continue reading →

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Claims–G90

Posted on February 19, 2019 by g903254

“Hypervigilance sounds innocuous” this is a casual claim. This statement assumes that the reader believes that hypervigilance sounds innocuous. However anyone in the field of medicine, PTSD sufferer, family of said PTSD sufferer, and friends of said PTSD sufferer would … Continue reading →

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Is PTSD contagious claims-HazelnutLatte

Posted on February 19, 2019 by hazelnutlatte123

Now, he’s rounder, heavier, bearded, and long-haired obviously tough even if he weren’t prone to wearing a COMBAT INFANTRYMAN cap… This is an evaluative claim because the author makes a judgement of the characteristics of Caleb by describing how he … Continue reading →

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Claims- NYAJ32

Posted on February 19, 2019 by nyaj32

Paragraph 7 “The vineses’ wedding album is gorgeous, leather bound, older and dustier than you might expect given their youth.” This first sentence is a comparative claim. They are comparing the album to something that does not age well. It … Continue reading →

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Claims – Jets1313

Posted on February 19, 2019 by jets1313

Brannan Vines has never been to war. But she’s got a warrior’s skills: hyperawareness, hypervigilance, adrenaline-sharp quick-scanning for danger, for triggers. Super stimuli-sensitive. Skills on the battlefield, crazy-person behavior in a drug store, where she was recently standing behind a sweet … Continue reading →

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Claims-biggarz7

Posted on February 19, 2019 by biggarz7

“Katie* Vines, the first time I meet her, is in trouble. “ Right off the bat the author of this entry uses an evaluative claim. By this I mean the author is saying that when she first met this girl she evaluated … Continue reading →

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Claims(paragraph 5)- pomegranate

Posted on February 19, 2019 by pomegranate4800

“Sometimes I can’t do the laundry,” Brannan explains, reclining on her couch. “And it’s not like, ‘Oh, I’m too tired to do the laundry,’ it’s like, ‘Um, I don’t understand how to turn the washing machine on.’ I am looking … Continue reading →

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Claims (Paragraph 23): Nina

Posted on February 19, 2019 by nina525

“The most important way to help the family deal with things is to ensure that the veteran gets effective treatment.” This is a recommendation or proposal claim. The claim is showing possible steps and precautions to a solution. “In cases … Continue reading →

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