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What is an author's claim?

a sentence or paragraph that excludes evidence
a sentence or paragraph that expresses facts, not opinions
a statement that provides a supporting detail about an opinion
a statement that shares a writer's viewpoint on an issue

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A statement that shares a writer's viewpoint on an issue.

The claim is the author's main assertion or opinion that they try to prove with reasons and evidence (so it's not merely a supporting detail or strictly factual).