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Table 1

Coding categories of the answers

Category	Definition	Illustrative example taken from the empirical data
Fact answer	A description of the objective state of affairs	“Harris is the first woman, the first Caribbean, and the first Asian American to hold the office of Vice President.” (T7)
Opinion answer	A personal view on an object, issue or event	“President elect Harris is capable, experienced and intelligent.” (T1)
Comparison answer	A consideration or estimate of the similarities or dissimilarities between two things or people	“She is extremely bright, easily on the level of Obama.” (T9)
Explanation answer	A statement offering information about why and how certain things happen	“I’m not voting for Kamala because she is a woman.” (T12)
Prediction answer	A statement about what is expected to happen in the future	“Millions of women will vote for her. I will for certain.” (T25)
Action directive answer	Provision of guidance about how to act in the future	“Vote red if you don’t want people to alienate you from your constitutional rights.” (T15)

Category	Definition	Illustrative example taken from the empirical data
Fact answer	A description of the objective state of affairs	“Harris is the first woman, the first Caribbean, and the first Asian American to hold the office of Vice President.” (T7)
Opinion answer	A personal view on an object, issue or event	“President elect Harris is capable, experienced and intelligent.” (T1)
Comparison answer	A consideration or estimate of the similarities or dissimilarities between two things or people	“She is extremely bright, easily on the level of Obama.” (T9)
Explanation answer	A statement offering information about why and how certain things happen	“I’m not voting for Kamala because she is a woman.” (T12)
Prediction answer	A statement about what is expected to happen in the future	“Millions of women will vote for her. I will for certain.” (T25)
Action directive answer	Provision of guidance about how to act in the future	“Vote red if you don’t want people to alienate you from your constitutional rights.” (T15)

Note(s): T = Discussion thread

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