Question

What is the purpose of an opening statement in an argumentative text?(1 point) Responses to support the reasoning to support the reasoning to challenge the writer’s opposition to challenge the writer’s opposition to present the writer’s claim to present the writer’s claim to preview the evidence

Answer 1

The purpose of an opening statement in an argumentative text is to **present the writer’s claim**. It sets the stage for the argument and outlines the position that the writer will be defending throughout the text.