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In academic writing, what is a "warrant" in the Toulmin model?

A The main claim
B The logical connection between claim and evidence
C A counter-argument
D The conclusion

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

In Toulmin's model of argumentation, the warrant is the underlying assumption that connects the evidence (grounds) to the claim.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "In academic writing, what is a "warrant" in the Toulmin model?" is Option B: The logical connection between claim and evidence.

The other options — A) The main claim, C) A counter-argument, D) The conclusion — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: In Toulmin's model of argumentation, the warrant is the underlying assumption that connects the evidence (grounds) to the claim.

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