Question

Which is important when writing an essay claim?(1 point)
Responses

that the claim is something on which everyone will agree
that the claim is something on which everyone will agree

that the claim states your broad opinion on a topic
that the claim states your broad opinion on a topic

that the claim is generally accepted as true
that the claim is generally accepted as true

that the claim is debatable

Answer 1

That the claim is debatable.

A strong essay claim (thesis) should be arguable—something others could reasonably disagree with—so you can support it with evidence and reasoning.