2. What is the primary purpose of a claim in an argumentative essay?(1 point) Responses A) To summarize the main points of the essay A) To summarize the main points of the essay B) To present evidence that supports the thesis statement B) To present evidence that supports the thesis statement C) To state the writer's position or argument on a specific issue C) To state the writer's position or argument on a specific issue D) To provide a counterargument to the main thesis

Answer 1

C) To state the writer's position or argument on a specific issue